Consultant in Anaesthetics (QEH)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Anaesthetics at Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital. The successful candidate will join a large department with flexible job plans to reflect individual skills and experience.

The post carries 10 programmed activities (PAs) with a 2 PA allocation for SPA to cover audit, QI, education and research, and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• Experience in airway/maxillofacial Anaesthesia or paediatric Anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Job plans reflect skills and experience; flexible plans within Anaesthetic Department.
• With this 10 PA position, there is a 2 PA allocation for SPA; involvement in Audit and QI initiatives within the department and Care Group, as well as educational and research roles and completion of mandatory training.

Skills

airway/maxillofacial Anaesthesia

paediatric Anaesthesia

leadership roles

NHS experience

post CCT experience

Education

FRCA or equivalent

CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia

Full GMC registration

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Anaesthetics (QEH)

The closing date is 22 November 2026

The Anaesthetic Department at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital is a large district general hospital providing care for the diverse population across East Kent.

Main duties of the job

Job plans within the Anaesthetic Department at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital are flexible and can be honed to reflect the particular skills and experience of the applicant. Many specialist clinical interests can be supported, either within Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital or across the trust. With this 10 PA position, there is a 2 PA allocation for SPA, during which there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be fully involved with Audit and QI initiatives within the department and the Care Group, as well as educational and research roles and completion of mandatory training.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Full GMC registration
• Experience in airway/maxillofacial Anaesthesia or paediatric Anaesthesia.

Skills and experience

• Wide experience of adult and paediatric Anaesthesia
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Post CCT clinical experience
• Leadership roles

Clinical governance

• Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
• Involvement in research
• Leadership or management course

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust