Consultant in Anaesthetics with an interest in Vascular Anaesthesia

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is seeking a highly motivated vascular anaesthetist for the expanding anaesthetic department. The role involves maintaining high clinical standards, providing flexible coverage across surgical specialties, and teaching junior staff. Full UK medical registration is necessary, alongside experience in vascular anaesthesia. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a progressive team dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration (license to practice mandatory before employment).
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (within 6 months of receipt of CCT) or CESR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards in anaesthesia management.
• Deliver sessions in vascular theatres and clinics.
• Provide flexible coverage across surgical specialties.

Skills

Team cooperation

Flexible management

Leadership skills

Teaching ability

Education

Medical Degree

FRCA or equivalent

ALS/ATLS or European equivalent

SIA in vascular anaesthesia

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the expanding anaesthetic department at Luton & Dunstable Hospital as a vascular anaesthetist. The vascular services will be relocated to the Luton site from Bedford with a new arterial service.

We are looking for a highly motivated consultant to work across specialist vascular lists and a variety of elective surgical specialties. The role requires a 1:20 on‑call commitment based at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, covering emergency surgery and obstetrics.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of patients undergoing anaesthesia.
• Deliver sessions in vascular theatres, vascular pre‑assessment clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide flexible coverage of various surgical specialties through job planning.
• Participate in on‑call rota for general emergencies, maternity theatre and paediatric emergencies.
• Collaborate constructively with colleagues in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management.
• Teach and train intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and departmental and Trust matters.
• Lead and undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities with the Trust’s support.

About us

The Trust provides services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire, with two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. State‑of‑the‑art facilities and a progressive approach to service development support high‑quality patient care.

Luton & Dunstable Hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands; London Luton Airport is a 15‑minute drive away.

Job description

Applicants must pass full Occupational Health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Full UK Medical Dental registration is required at the time of application.

Note: Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you have not received interview invitation 28 days after the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• FRCA or equivalent
• ALS/ATLS or European equivalent
• SIA in vascular anaesthesia (or evidence of advanced training in vascular anaesthesia)

Desirable

• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
• Experience in preoperative assessment of general or vascular patients
• Accreditation in CPET interpretation or prior CPET experience

Registration

Essential

• Full GMC registration (licence to practice mandatory before employment)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (within 6 months of receipt of CCT) or CESR (must be on specialist register at time of application)

Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Understanding of clinical governance and ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable

• Participation in national audits, especially in vascular anaesthesia/surgery
• Evidence of quality improvement activity in vascular anaesthesia

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable

• Attendance of Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personnel skills

Essential

• Co‑operation in a democratic team environment
• Flexible, team‑player with good management skills
• Leadership skills

Clinical governance

Essential

• Broad understanding of clinical governance principles and elements

Personnel circumstances

Essential

• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for on‑call emergencies
• Satisfactory occupational health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

Clinical experience

Essential

• Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training in anaesthetics and CEPOD list management skills
• Independent responsibility for clinical work and service delivery without direct supervision
• Evidence of broad training and experience in vascular anaesthesia

Desirable

• Additional training in vascular anaesthesia beyond that required for CCT (e.g., fellowship)