Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing outstanding anaesthesia and critical care for a range of cardiac and thoracic surgeries. Candidates should have extensive experience, including a minimum of 7 years in anaesthesia and a robust track record in critical care settings. The position offers a competitive salary between £109,725 and £145,478 and requires full GMC registration. This is a permanent, full-time contract with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise.
• FRCA or equivalent Diploma required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and critical care for cardiac and thoracic cases.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota for nights and weekends.
• Supervise trainees and participate in teaching.

Skills

Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care

ALS and CALS provider

Education

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise

FRCA or equivalent Diploma

CCT with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia

Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.

Main duties of the job

Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.

Clinical/on‑call responsibilities

To provide clinical services in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care in accordance with clinical and legal requirements and undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests. The clinical role will be divided up into anaesthesia for cardiac and thoracic theatres, the catheter laboratory, pre‑assessment in both ward and clinic environments and critical care on the cardiothoracic critical care unit. To take part in the consultant on‑call rota for nights and weekends. Cover for periods of colleague absence due to annual leave and other authorised undertakings. Provide professional supervision and management of trainees, clinical fellows and advanced critical care practitioners (ACCP's). Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at Audit, Governance, Consultant/Directorate and Centre meetings. Take part in annual appraisal, revalidation and job plans as conducted by the clinical director. Active involvement in audit and service improvement projects. Active participation in the teaching of trainee doctors, ACCP's and undergraduates.

About us

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Details Date posted

08 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

328-CVS-MED-7650132

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
• FRCA or equivalent Diploma
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview (Equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
• Evidence of compliance with standards of "Good Medical Practice"

Desirable

• Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
• Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
• Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
• Post‑Graduate Prizes

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post‑CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.
• ALS and CALS provider

Desirable

• Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
• Experience of working in an NHS Hospital

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)