Locum Consultant Anaesthetist - Cardiac

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A noted healthcare institution in Nottingham is seeking a committed full-time Locum Consultant Anaesthetist specializing in Cardiac Anaesthesia. In this role, you will provide comprehensive anaesthetic services, manage patient care, and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality care. The position requires full GMC registration and a strong background in cardiac anaesthesia, making it ideal for someone eager to impact patient care directly. A fixed-term position for 12 months offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity to develop your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Highly qualified as a Senior Cardiac Anaesthetist with TOE expertise.
• Significant experience in a senior NHS anaesthesia role.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective and emergency anaesthetic services.
• Manage patients and collaborate with Consultant colleagues.
• Engage in clinical audit and support junior staff.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Recent experience as a Senior Cardiac Anaesthetist

Competence in Trans‑oesophageal Echocardiography

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage and mentor junior staff

Education

Higher professional degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed full‑time Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with a responsibility in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Intensive Care to join our Anaesthetic Department at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The appointee will provide comprehensive elective and emergency anaesthetic services, manage patients admitted under their care, and work with the department to provide reciprocal cover during leave. They will devote substantially the whole of their time to the post, as outlined in the agreed Job Plan.

Position Details

• Grade: Consultant
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Location: Cross Site – Derby Rd, Nottingham, NG7 2UH
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Reference number: 164‑7606229‑VC

Job Responsibilities

• Fulfil duties outlined in the agreed Job Plan and provide both elective and emergency anaesthetic services.
• Manage patients admitted under their care and collaborate with Consultant colleagues.
• Participate in reciprocal cover during leave periods and take leave in accordance with Trust policies.
• Contribute to service development and delivery through coherent ideas, delegation and teamwork.
• Engage in clinical audit, teaching and support junior staff effectively.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration.
• Recent and current experience as a Senior Cardiac Anaesthetist.
• TOE expertise demonstrated by a current logbook and successful completion of an accreditation exam (BSE/EACVI).

Professional Registration (Desirable)

• Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register.
• Higher professional degree.
• Full TOE accreditation (BSE/EACVI).

Clinical Skills/Experience

• Training and experience meeting all aspects of the job plan, including on‑call work.
• Maintained relevant clinical skills and knowledge.
• Significant postgraduate experience in anaesthesia at a senior NHS level.
• Specific training in cardiac anaesthesia and Advanced Fellowship in Cardiac Anaesthesia.
• Competence in Trans‑oesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) as demonstrated by successful completion of the TOE exam (BSE/EACVI).

Clinical Skills/Experience (Desirable)

• Specific training in communication skills.
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors.

Management Skills

• Ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.
• Ability to work in a team.

Management Skills (Desirable)

• Higher management degree or qualification or training.
• Experience in change management.

Teaching, Audit & Research

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Ability to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Teaching, Audit & Research (Desirable)

• Original research.
• Publications.
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or training.

Disclosures & Checks

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country where 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, visit the NHS Careers website.