Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

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

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in London seeks a Locum Consultant in General Anaesthesia. The ideal candidate must be GMC registered and possess significant clinical experience. The role is full-time with a 10 PA workload, including direct clinical care and support activities. Candidates will engage in elective work, clinical responsibilities, and uphold high standards of patient care. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work across prestigious hospital sites.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT obtained by commencement of post.
• Comprehensive clinical experience in anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and elective general anaesthesia care across all Trust hospital sites.
• Participate in elective theatre work and pre‑operative assessment clinics.
• Engage in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care.

Skills

Comprehensive clinical experience in anaesthesia

Evidence of life support course activity in the last 3 years

Ability to work independently at consultant level

Education

Full UK GMC registration and a licence to practise

Higher degree (e.g., MD, MBA)

CCT obtained by commencement of post

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in General Anaesthesia. The post holder must be medically qualified, maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.

We are keen to attract motivated, hard‑working colleagues who share our vision of a cohesive department focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Main Duties

This is primarily a clinical role, to be carried out across various Guy's and St Thomas' hospital sites, as well as our High Volume Low Complexity Hub at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup.

The role is full‑time, 10 PA per week, with 9 PAs designated for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). The 9 PAs of clinical duties per week include elective theatre work and pre‑operative assessment clinics. Clinical work will take place over five days (Monday to Friday), with 1 in 10 weeks involving weekend work.

Expected to discuss and agree upon a detailed job plan, including personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Leads and Director before starting the post.

About Us

The Theatre, Anaesthesia, and Peri‑operative Medicine (TAP) directorate has increased its team of Consultant Anaesthetists by a third in the last three years. It now has over 100 consultants in adult anaesthesia, each with varied interests and specialist areas, working in the dynamic environments of Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation Trust and Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

TAP is recognised as one of the most productive and engaging clinical, academic, and educational departments in the UK.

Job Details

Date posted: 03 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year p.a. excl. LZ

Contract: Locum

Duration: 6 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 196-LCON1166

Job locations: Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, and Queen Mary's Hospital, London SE1 9RT / SE1 7EH / DA14 6LT

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and elective general anaesthesia care across all Trust hospital sites.
• Participate in elective theatre work and pre‑operative assessment clinics.
• Engage in clinical and other service activities to ensure a high standard of patient care.
• Optional: Provide specialist care in cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia, cardiology, major surgery, renal transplant, regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and urology.
• Experience in education, teaching, governance, leadership, and research will be considered a significant advantage.
• Not responsible for the anaesthesia on‑call rota.

Professional Qualifications

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• On the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT obtained by commencement of post.
• Appropriate career progression to fit future plans and recent career path.
• Higher degree (e.g., MD, MBA) recognised by the University of …
• Ability to commence employment within one month of interview.
• Recently obtained CCT with additional experience.
• Unique experience that could bring a new contribution to the Consultant Team.

Clinical Experience

• Comprehensive clinical experience in anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT.
• Additional fellowships in specialist areas (e.g., cardiology, orthopaedics).
• Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence.

Clinical Skills

• Evidence of life support course activity in the last 3 years.
• Evidence of ability to work independently at consultant level.
• CV matches the requirements of the post in terms of clinical specialist areas within the Trust.
• Additional diplomas or certificates in specialist areas including regional anaesthesia, ICM, echo, peri‑operative medicine.

Research, Teaching & Training

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
• Evidence of original research, publications, external presentations, collaboration in national projects.
• Leadership or specific role in education.

Leadership & Management

• Communication: ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English, build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate.
• Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal skills: empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, ability to work co‑operatively with others.
• Leadership role undertaken; leading change projects with achievements or evidence of innovation.

Contact

For further details and to arrange informal visits, please contact: Dr. Madhusudan Rao Puchakayala, Clinical Lead, St Thomas Hospital, [e-mail]

Employer Details

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, and Queen Mary's Hospital, London SE1 9RT / SE1 7EH / DA14 6LT

Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

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