Consultant in Anaesthetics - Fixed Term post

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking full-time consultants in anaesthesia to join a supportive team. The role includes direct clinical care in a modern theatre environment, with opportunities for teaching and professional development. Candidates should have a GMC registration and relevant specialist qualifications. Salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 per year based on experience and role responsibilities.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Competitive salary

Study leave available

Qualifications

• A solid knowledge in anaesthesia and critical care is essential.
• Demonstrated record of commitment to teaching and training.
• Experience in research methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care with responsibilities in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Participate in the training of resident staff and medical students.
• Engage in ongoing professional medical education.

Skills

Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to the post

Some knowledge of IT in clinical practice

Effective teamwork

Time management and organisational ability

Clear communication

Education

Full GMC registration and licence to practise

MBBS or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Eligible for Specialist Register – CCT

Job description

Overview

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking full-time consultants in anaesthesia (with or without an interest in critical care or obstetrics) to join an inclusive team. The department serves a modern theatre and day surgery complex with ITU and HDU facilities and has a strong teaching focus. Trust status includes Associate Teaching Hospital with the University of Sheffield Medical School.

The post-holder will work alongside a team of 26 consultants and 19 Associate specialists, specialty doctors and clinical fellows, with 12 doctors in training from Health Education England (HEE).

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will share responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine and will provide:

• 8.0 programmed activities (PAs) per week of direct clinical care (DCC)
• 1.0 PA for on-call duties
• Minimum 1.5 PA per week of SPA (Supporting Professional Activities)
• Additional clinical PAs may be available depending on departmental needs; opportunities to take on extra SPA roles aligned with interests and service requirements

Critical Care Unit responsibilities include cover on weekdays by two consultants, with on-call arrangements shared with General Consultants. There is weekend on-call service (1 in 9) with prospective cover, and a resident session on the Critical Care unit 0800–1200 followed by on-call until 2000.

Anaesthetics responsibilities include theatre lists (1.33 PAs per session, ~5 hours each) including 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. Morning lists start at 08:30 and afternoon lists at 13:45. Some lists may be all-day; trauma lists run 13:45–20:30.

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) cover CPD, appraisal, revalidation, audit, governance, education and training, and other administrative duties required to support revalidation and professional development. Mutual agreement on timetable will be reached with the Clinical Lead, with flexibility to discuss alternatives for specialist interests.

On-call availability: General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency work; Category A on-call with a 3% pay supplement and ~1.0 PA per week on average.

Teaching and training: participate in teaching and training of resident staff, medical students and other clinical staff; supervision responsibilities for resident medical staff may be possible.

Study and training: ongoing professional medical education; study leave is available through the Trust Study Leave Committee.

Appraisal, revalidation & mandatory training: mandatory annual appraisal and CPD for revalidation; attendance at required mandatory training.

Location and Details

Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff; Grade: Consultant; Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year; Contract: Fixed term; Duration: 12 months; Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working.

Reference: C9165-25-0027

Person Specification

Ability and Skills (Essential):

• Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to the post
• Some knowledge of IT in clinical practice

Qualifications (Essential):

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• Eligible for Specialist Register – CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or evidence of CESR submission within 6 months of Specialist Registration via CESR
• MBBS or equivalent; FRCA or equivalent
• For Critical Care interest, FFICM by examination and/or CCT in Critical Care must be confirmed

Desirable:

• Higher Medical Degree

Experience (Essential):

• Satisfactory ARCP or equivalent; subspecialty training in ITU/ICM if applying for ITU post

Research and Audit (Essential):

• Trained in research methodology; committed to evidence-based practice; evidence of audit and implementation of changes

Desirable:

• Relevant research published in peer-reviewed journals

Education and Training (Essential):

• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality teaching and training of junior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams

Desirable:

• Teaching qualification or instructor status (e.g., ATLS, APLS)

Management Skills (Essential):

• Effective teamwork; time management and organisational ability; experience developing and running training programmes
• Knowledge of NHS systems and processes; corporate responsibility; ability to innovate and solve problems; clear communication

Desirable:

• Ability to consolidate and organise change; knowledge of Clinical Governance within the directorate; familiarity with service issues

Recruitment and Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require submission for DBS disclosure.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD

Employer's website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/