Consultant in Neuroanaesthesia | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare facility in the UK is seeking a consultant for the Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical care department. The position involves supporting anaesthesia for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology, ensuring a consultant-led service at all times. Applicants must hold a full GMC registration and essential qualifications such as FRCA. The role is critical to meet the increase in clinical activity and deliver high-quality patient care. Closing date for applications is December 21, 2025.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration; either on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving CCST/CCT in Anaesthesia.
• Essential qualifications: FRCA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of anaesthesia for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology.
• Run fixed sessions, cover consultant leave, and provide a consultant-led service.

Education

FRCA or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Job description

Overview

University College London Hospitals (UCLH) 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.

UCLH is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. The trust provides academically led acute and specialist services to patients from the local area, throughout the United Kingdom and overseas, and aims to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

Key Responsibilities and Scope

The department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care comprises 29 consultants and 39 trainees. This post supports all aspects of anaesthesia for neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology, including Mechanical Thrombectomy. The consultant will run fixed sessions, cover consultant leave and provide a consultant‑led service at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration; either on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving CCST/CCT in Anaesthesia at the time of interview.
• Essential qualifications: FRCA or equivalent.

UCLH Sites (for reference)

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• 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

Application Information

For the full person specification and more information on the main responsibilities, 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.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.