Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Grantham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in General Anaesthesia to join their dynamic team at Grantham & District Hospital. This full-time role involves providing anaesthetic services across various surgical specialties, including orthopaedic and general surgery. With a commitment to teaching and clinical excellence, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care. The department values collaboration and offers a supportive environment, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in anaesthesia. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist register for anaesthesia or have CESR accreditation.
• All round clinical experience appropriate to a District General Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic service for high volume and low risk surgeries.
• Deliver teaching on regional anaesthetic techniques for trainees.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Anaesthesia Techniques

Teaching Skills

IT Knowledge

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCA or Equivalent

Higher Training in Emergency/Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust have a vacancy for a full time Consultant in General Anaesthesia. The post will be based at Grantham & District Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to work across all Hospital Sites. The Department of Anaesthesia at ULTH is accredited by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

For applicants who have specific subspecialty interests we would strongly encourage colleagues who wish to pursue other specialty interests to contact us to discuss in further detail.

Part time hours will be considered and, if appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed and negotiated on an individual basis.

Main duties of the job

The Department of Anaesthesia is a GIRFT accredited elective hub. We provide anaesthetic service for our high volume and low risk cases involving orthopaedic, general surgery, urology, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgeries.

We are involved in giving regional anaesthesia for a range of lower limb and upper limb arthroplasties, delivering teaching on regional anaesthetic techniques for trainees visiting us from our main site.

Our aim is to proceed with day case surgeries, including day case lower limb arthroplasties.

We have Level 1 postoperative care available on the surgical wards.

Our on call service, at a frequency of 1:7 provides for unstable patients on medical wards, UTC and surgical wards, in terms of stabilization and transfer to level 2 or 3 care facilities.

We work closely with the regional transfer services in delivering safe transfer to our patients.

The Department compromises of 7 Consultant and 7 Speciality Doctors in Anaesthesia with 2 or 3 FY1 colleagues on Anaesthetic placements.

About us

Grantham Hospital has approximately 213 staffed in-patient beds offering services in our newly established UTC, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics and Integrated Medicine services. In addition there is an ambulatory care paediatric service provided on site, Monday to Friday, 1000 - 1900 hours. Community Midwifery is provided in the locality as well as a 'low risk' midwifery led service. Antenatal, Postnatal, Gynaecology Outpatients and Day Case services are offered at Grantham.

In addition, there are 18 day case beds which offer services in Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology and ENT.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Potential applicants are invited to contact the following key staff for further information or to arrange an informal visit. Shortlisted candidates are expected to visit the hospital.

Dr Rajesh Jaganathan

Clinical Lead in Anaesthesia, ULTH

Consultant Anaesthetist, Department of Anaesthesia

Pilgrim Hospital

Boston

Lincolnshire

PE21 9QS

01205 445293

Support Managers - [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Details Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

357-CGR-124-25-QIA164

Job locations

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Job description Job responsibilities

Have a look at the attached job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Job description Job responsibilities

Have a look at the attached job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher training in emergency/trauma anaesthesia

Experience and training Essential

• Candidate should be on the Specialist register for anaesthesia or have CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist registration) accreditation
• All round clinical experience, knowledge, skills and training appropriate to a District General Hospital.
• UK anaesthetic experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT
• Experience and commitment to teaching
• ALS/ATLS

Motivation and disposition Essential

• Personal integrity
• A commitment to service development and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of ULTH.
• Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation. A commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to be an effective team member/leader, and to relate effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• A willingness to share the workload of a small department.

Audit and research Essential

• A commitment to clinical audit and the ability to undertake/supervise a range of audit projects.
• An understanding of research.

Desirable

• Appropriate research/scientific publications.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher training in emergency/trauma anaesthesia

Experience and training Essential

• Candidate should be on the Specialist register for anaesthesia or have CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist registration) accreditation
• All round clinical experience, knowledge, skills and training appropriate to a District General Hospital.
• UK anaesthetic experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of IT
• Experience and commitment to teaching
• ALS/ATLS

Motivation and disposition Essential

• Personal integrity
• A commitment to service development and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of ULTH.
• Compliance with appraisal, job planning and revalidation. A commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to be an effective team member/leader, and to relate effectively with professional colleagues.

Desirable

• A willingness to share the workload of a small department.

Audit and research Essential

• A commitment to clinical audit and the ability to undertake/supervise a range of audit projects.
• An understanding of research.

Desirable

• Appropriate research/scientific publications.

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 the 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).

Additional information 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 the 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 Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Grantham & District Hospital

101 Manthorpe Road

Grantham

NG31 8DG

Employer's website

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