Consultant in General Anaesthesia

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital group in the UK is seeking a General Consultant Anaesthetist to join their team. The role involves clinical responsibilities in the Department of Anaesthesia, providing anaesthesia across various specialties and participating in a 1:20 on-call rota. Ideal candidates should have Consultant Anaesthetist qualifications and experience in peri-operative assessments. The organization offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hour counselling support

On-site nursery

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Experience in peri-operative assessment clinics required.
• Active participation in clinical audit and governance.
• Ability to provide anaesthesia across various specialties.

Responsibilities

• Share clinical responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia.
• Provide anaesthesia for adult patients in various specialties.
• Participate in on-call rota for trauma, obstetrics, and ICM.

Skills

Peri-operative assessment

Clinical governance participation

Anaesthesia for adult patients

On-call commitment

Education

Consultant Anaesthetist qualifications

Job description

Overview

These are replacement appointments following expansion of services and the retirement of existing consultants. The post is for a General Consultant Anaesthetist where special interests in most major sub‑specialties of anaesthesia can usually be accommodated. The James Paget University Hospital, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn are working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.

All future senior medical and dental appointments will be expected to work in collaboration across the Group and, irrespective of initial job description and job plan, be willing to work on more than one hospital site, dependent on service needs. Some clinical procedures or services the appointee will be expected to deliver may be based at sites other than their primary site of employment. The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

Responsibilities and Duties

The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia, including provision for peri‑operative assessment clinics where required. In addition to duties within subspeciality, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to training and experience. There is an on‑call commitment of approximately 1:20, with a separate consultant on‑call rota for paediatric anaesthesia, weekend and bank holiday day trauma theatres, intensive care medicine and obstetric anaesthesia.

Governance and Professional Development

All postholders, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

The Organisation

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff. The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people. It is a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, and hosts facilities such as the Quadram Institute. We work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities and student placements. Our workforce represents 94 nationalities.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hour confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact: Dr Nicholas Saunders, Service Director. Email: [e-mail]