Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS; Warwick; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed and dynamic Anaesthetic Consultant for a fixed-term locum position lasting 12 months. The successful applicant will work alongside a team of 26 Consultants Anaesthetists, ensuring quality care through direct patient handling and continuous operational oversight.

Qualifications

• Evidence of sustained participation in audit.
• Desirable: Authoring original publications.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care including all clinical and associated activities.
• Pre- and post-operative care and communication.
• Maintaining balanced job plans for continuity of care.

Skills

Audit participation

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Job summary

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed, dynamic, and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Consultant to join our friendly, cohesive, and ACSA-accredited team for a fixed-term locum post for 12 months.

The successful applicant will join a large team of 26 Consultants Anaesthetists at Warwick Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Direct clinical care includes all clinical and associated activities, such as pre- and post-operative care and communication. Job plans may vary between consultants, but parity will be maintained by ensuring a balanced plan for each. This approach allows flexibility for continuity of care and cross-cover of sessions. The actual programmed activities will be monitored periodically using a work diary during job plan reviews.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC. We are recruiting new staff to help us improve further. Our staff survey ranks us 4th in the country as a recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond, including hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, and Shipston-on-Stour, as well as Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organization committed to improving quality, integrating pathways, and increasing productivity. Our core values are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective, and compassionate care.' We encourage all staff to demonstrate these values in their work, regardless of role.

Details

Date posted: 06 June 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 203-S1832

Job locations: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, Warwick, CV34 5BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

This proposed 10 PA post will follow an 8-week cycle, with some weeks having more DCC sessions than others. It is remunerated at 9 DCC programmed activities plus 1 SPA per week.

Person Specification

Academic Achievement (Essential): Evidence of sustained participation in audit.

Desirable: Authoring original publications.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance is available here.

Employer details

Name: South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Warwick, CV34 5BW

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