Consultant in Neuroanaesthesia

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in London is seeking a Consultant in Neuroanaesthesia to join their department at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The role requires providing anaesthesia for various neurosurgical procedures and ensuring a consultant-led service. Candidates must hold a GMC registration and possess relevant qualifications, such as a fellowship. The position offers a competitive salary range of £109,725 to £145,478 per year, with a permanent full-time contract.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-call allowance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
• Hold a current licence to practice.
• On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for a wide range of neurosurgical procedures.
• Assist in the delivery of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
• Participate in teaching different staff groups.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent qualification

Eligible for full registration with the GMC

Job description

Consultant in Neuroanaesthesia

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a consultant to the department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical care at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

The closing date is 21 December 2025

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a consultant to the department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical care at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. The post is required to meet the planned increase in clinical activity this year as well as ensuring a consultant led service at all times.

The National Hospital provides tertiary level care in a wide spectrum of neurological and neurosurgical disease with a regional, national and international referral base. The hospital is co-located with the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London WC1. Both institutions share the common aim of promoting research and teaching in neuroscience and its allied disciplines.

Main duties of the job

The department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care comprises 29 consultants and 39 trainees. This post supports all aspects of anesthesia for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology including Mechanical Thrombectomy. The appointee will have both fixed sessions and work flexibly to cover consultant leave within the department as required. All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving CCST/ CCT in Anaesthesia at the time of interview. Essential qualifications for this post include FRCA or equivalent.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff.

* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

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Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• On the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of attainment of CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia at date of interview. NB: Non UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and specialist register for anaesthesia by date of appointment
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Qualification.
• Additional further qualifications

Clinical Experience

• Training in neuroanaesthesia and neuro‑critical care recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, or that which is recognised as equivalent by the College.
• Advanced training in neuroanaesthesia (minimum 6 months) in a major neurosurgical unit
• Experience as a senior clinical fellow or equivalent in neuroanaesthesia and neuro‑critical care.
• Experience in anaesthetic Pre‑assessment clinic.
• Experience in more than one neurosurgical centre.

Clinical Skills

• The post holder is expected to have the clinical skills needed to provide anaesthesia for a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. This includes anaesthesia for complex intracranial and vascular surgery as well as complex spinal surgery.
• Experienced in anaesthesia for Neuroradiology including mechanical thrombectomy. Experience in techniques such as 'awake' craniotomy.
• Experience of intra‑operative neuro‑monitoring, e.g. MEPs

Audit Management and IT

• The post holders are required to have management skills appropriate to assist in the delivery of a comprehensive service for neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care in association with other department members.
• Evidence of quality improvement projects resulting in improvement to patient care.
• Local committee experience
• Evidence of involvement in change management or service redevelopment

Teaching & Research

• The post holder should have experience of teaching different staff groups in the theory and practice of neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care.
• Attendance of teaching courses.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence
• Author of publications in high impact factor peer‑reviewed journals.
• Track record in translational research relevant to the speciality
• Experience of research methods and evidence of research outputs, including presentation and publication of translational research or clinical reviews

Personal Qualities

• Communication; ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co‑operatively with others.
• Recent attendance at communication skills courses.
• Evidence of positive team working, patient safety initiatives and positive feedback from colleagues and patients.

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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

£109,725 to £145,478 a year + London weighting (on‑call Cat A 3.0%)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

309-UCLH-7170

Job location

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH