Consultant in Anaesthetics

East Cheshire; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private practice opportunities

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield invites applications for a Consultant in Anaesthetics. This is a permanent post with 10 Programmed Activities and a demanding 1:62 on-call rota, offering a stable career in a modern ICU and theatre environment.

We seek leaders with FRCA and GMC registration, who can deliver high-quality patient care, participate in governance and audits, and contribute to service development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• FRCA and GMC registration with licence to practise.
• UK-trained with CCT within 6 months of interview.
• eligible for Specialist Register or CESR within 6 months of interview.
• Experience in governance, audit and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia in ~10 programmed activities (PAs)
• Participate in on-call rota (1:62) and theatre/ICU coverage
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and service development

Education

FRCA

GMC registration/licence to practise

UK CCT or within 6 months of interview

Specialist Register or CESR pathway

Job description

Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PAs Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (including on call) Job ref 209-A-26-8353152

Site Macclesfield District Town Victoria Road, Macclesfield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 08:00 Interview date 30/11/2026

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Exciting opportunities are now open at East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) for innovative and forward-thinking clinicians to join our well-established Anaesthetic Department.

Applicants with an interest in Intensive Care, Critical Care and Obstetrics are encouraged to apply as this is a dual role.

Following significant investment at Macclesfield District General Hospital, in a brand-new purpose-built ICU Unit, the successful applicant will have a unique opportunity to provide safe, effective, and personal care to the population of rural Macclesfield.

Additional private practice opportunities also exist at the neighboring Spire Regency, located adjacent to Macclesfield District General Hospital, with which we boast excellent relationships.

We are looking forward to talking to you about your career aspirations and encourage you to watch our recruitment videos on the East Cheshire NHS Trust website.

Interview date: Monday 30th November 2026

Main duties of the job

The vacancy is for 10 Programmed Activities, 6.88 Direct Clinical Care, with 1.5 associated Supporting Professional Activities.

The post will involve about 6 daytime theatre sessions or sessions in ICU, which will be flexible depending upon the service requirements. The successful applicants will be expected to participate in the ‘out of hours’ consultant 1:62 on call rota at ECT.

Our employees are our priority and your health and well-being is important to us. Please visit our Health and Wellbeing video on our East Cheshire NHS Trust website.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce.

Working for our organisation

NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed year’s experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

• FRCA (Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthesia)
• Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• UK trained applicants are required to be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within 6 months of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.

Clinical Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Evidence of ability to change clinical practice and service provision
• Can evidence up to date practice in line with recent initiatives

Management and Administration Experience

• Evidence of developing change
• Ability to engage and communicate the benefits of organisational change to stake holders
• Previous experience in higher level hospital management

Clinical Effectiveness

• Demonstrate understanding of principles of governance and audit
• Experience of having to undertake an audit

Other

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.