Consultant in General Anaesthesia - Plymouth - Leading role in a state of the art private hospital!

Head Medical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Plymouth is looking for a Consultant in General Anaesthesia. The role includes anaesthetising patients for various surgeries and involves departmental management and mentoring responsibilities. Offering a salary of up to £140,000 per year and extensive training opportunities, this position is ideal for those seeking a flexible work environment with support for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary Up to £140,000 per annum

Extensive training courses

Private health insurance

10 days of study leave

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Flexible shifts

Support for professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive training and experience in anaesthesia.
• Ability to work independently with efficiency in theatre.

Responsibilities

• Anaesthetising patients for various procedures.
• Participate in departmental administration and management.
• Attend outpatient clinics for preoperative patient assessment.

Skills

Expert clinical opinions

Independently performing procedures

Team collaboration

Mentoring less experienced colleagues

Education

UK registered Medical Degree

FRCA or equivalent specialist training

Full GMC registration in Anaesthesia

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

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Client:

Head Medical

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United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Working as part of a skillful multi-discipline team, Head Medical is seeking a Consultant in General Anaesthesia to work at a leading private hospital in the UK.

Based in Plymouth, Devon, you will join a professional, friendly, and compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality, prompt treatment in clean and comfortable surroundings.

Your role will involve anaesthetising patients for various procedures, including ophthalmology, orthopaedics, gynaecology, and general surgery. You will also participate in departmental administration, management, and mentoring less experienced colleagues.

This position is primarily elective, with exceptions for postoperative patients requiring return to theatre. You will also attend outpatient clinics on a rota basis for preoperative patient assessment.

The successful candidate will have independently performed a substantial number of procedures listed above, with an excellent clinical record and efficiency in theatre.

This role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative healthcare company, with responsibilities spanning clinical work, teaching, and staff development.

A typical job plan includes 40 hours of clinical activity per week, including occasional Saturdays, with flexible scheduling. Five hours of SPA are allocated weekly, with flexibility for cover during colleagues' leave, with rotas planned months in advance.

What's on offer?

• Salary Up to £140,000 per annum
• Extensive training courses
• Private health insurance
• 10 days of study leave
• Career development opportunities
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts
• Support for professional growth

The Hospital

• CQC rated 'Good'
• Medium-sized hospital with three operating theatres, a day surgery theatre, endoscopy suite, diagnostic imaging, and physiotherapy departments
• 30 inpatient beds
• Located in Devon, serving a population of approximately 803,000

Requirements to apply?

• UK registered Medical Degree
• FRCA or equivalent specialist training
• Full GMC registration in Anaesthesia
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Extensive training and experience in anaesthesia
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions and work independently