Consultant in Anaesthetics

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist to join their team at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The role involves delivering anaesthesia sessions along with ITU coverage and includes on-call commitments, making it vital for patient wellbeing. The successful candidate must possess a valid medical degree, FRCA or equivalent, and full GMC registration. This position offers an opportunity to support appraisal and participate in mandatory training, making it suitable for candidates eager to advance their careers in anaesthesia.

Qualifications

• Medical degree required for the role.
• FRCA or equivalent is essential.
• Full GMC registration is mandatory.
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration is required or expected within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia sessions and provide on-call support.
• Cover ITU coverage and specialty lists.
• Support appraisal and mandatory training.
• Participate in education and audit activities.

Skills

Caring for critically ill adults

Experience of anaesthesia

Teaching experience

Audit participation

Education

Medical degree

FRCA or equivalent

Full GMC registration

CCT/CESR Specialist Registration

Job description

Job Overview

The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital is recruiting a Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist. The role involves delivering anaesthesia sessions with on‑call commitments, covering the ITU and supporting a flexible job plan. The post is within a 10 PA framework with responsibilities across paediatrics, vascular, orthopaedic and urology lists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia sessions and provide on‑call support.
• Cover ITU coverage and other specialty lists as required.
• Support appraisal, revalidation and mandatory training.
• Participate in education, audit and research activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training (Essential)

• Medical degree
• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
• Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School

Qualifications and Training (Desirable)

• Postgraduate qualification – clinical/education
• Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
• FFICM
• EDIC

Skills and Experience (Essential)

• Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults
• Wide experience of anaesthesia
• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of teaching
• Audit participation

Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Critical care and/or anaesthesia publications or presentations

Clinical Governance (Essential)

• Experience of morbidity and mortality review
• Evidence of audit of own practice

Clinical Governance (Desirable)

• Structured Judgment Review training
• Leadership management course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Kent & Canterbury Hospital, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG.