Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in East Kilbride is looking for a dedicated Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia. The role involves delivering comprehensive anaesthetic services across various subspecialties. Applicants with a commitment to quality improvement in medical practices are encouraged to apply. The position is offered on a full-time basis for 12 months, with opportunities for additional responsibilities in medical education and patient safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant medical degree and previous anaesthesia experience.

Qualifications

• Full registration with a medical licensing authority.
• Experience in anaesthesia across various subspecialties.
• Commitment to quality improvement and medical education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia services in dedicated theatre and on call.
• Participate in continuous professional development.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

General anaesthesia

Patient safety

Medical education

Quality improvement

Education

Relevant medical degree

Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Job description

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia with a General Anaesthesia

University Hospital Hairmyres is looking to recruit a Locum Consultant with a Generalist interest. The appointee will take part in a dedicated theatre on call rota based on a 1 in 10 frequency.

The new appointee will join a department of 22 consultants undertaking 2.5 and/or 2 session days made up from the following subspecialties:

• ITU
• General surgery
• Robotics
• Vascular
• ECT
• Orthopaedics
• CEPOD
• Urology
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Gynaecology
• Pre‑assessment

Any specialist interest could be accommodated.

The post is offered on a Fixed Term basis for 12 months. The exact configuration of sessions will be determined following appointment when a job plan will be issued as part of the contract. The job is offered as a full‑time post on a 10 PA basis. Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full‑time.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non‑DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well‑developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Mr Brian Stewart, Clinical Director Dr Susanne Farrell, Deputy Clinical Director or Dr Stuart Watson Clinical Lead on the secretarial number 01355 585724.

For any application queries, please email [e-mail]

Interview Date: 9th February 2026

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