Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (WCH)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Whitehaven

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia for WCH. You will participate in 24/7 cover including obstetric and ICU services, with a strong emphasis on consultant-led care and involvement in CPD and teaching.

The post requires GMC registration and completion of HS training, with eligibility for the Specialist Register. The role offers a generous benefits package within a Trust committed to high-quality, safe patient care and ongoing

Qualifications

Valid GMC registration is required.
Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or equivalent competency.
On Specialist Register or within 6 months of admission at interview time.
Recent ICU/maternity on-call experience (ST6-7 or consultant).
Other relevant training/degree.
Instructor status in ATLS/APLS/ALS.
Ongoing CPD in intensive care.

Skills

Communication skills

Audit & governance

Workload management

Teaching commitment

Specialist interest alignment

Education

GMC registration

Fellow of RCoA or equivalent

Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics

Specialist Register within 6 months of interview

ICU/maternity on-call experience

Relevant medical/non-medical training/degree

ATLS/APLS/ALS instructor status

CPD in intensive care

Job description

Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (WCH)

The closing date is 06 October 2026

All successful candidates will be expected to submit documentation for the GMC Portfolio Pathway within 18 months of their start date.

The Anaesthetic department at WCH provides Anaesthetic services for elective surgery in 6 inpatient and 1 day surgery theatre, plus an obstetric theatre. Anaesthesia is provided for general surgery, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmic surgery and dentistry with a concentration on day surgery, and short stay surgery.

In terms of emergency cover the department provides Anaesthetic services for 24/7 emergency obstetric theatre and intensive care, as well as ventilated patient transfers as required, most commonly to the Cumberland Infirmary and North East of England.

There are 6 beds on the combined ITU/HDU, which are all single room facilities. WCH ICU also shows good performance as reflected by ICNARC data. A full range of monitoring and organ support for critically ill patients is available, including circulatory, respiratory and renal support. There is a significant medical case-mix. Staffing is consultant led with 1st call provided by a speciality doctor. Dr Mark Holliday is the Lead Consultant for Critical Care.

Main duties of the job

This post is a Trust appointment and will be subject to the new Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003 as amended from time to time. The Trust has established a Joint Negotiating Consulting Committee for negotiating changes to terms and conditions of service, which will then be incorporated into the handbooks and become part of your employment contract.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Person Specification

Qualifications

Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
Evidence of recent and on- going CPD in intensive care

Skills

Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
Ability to organise workload efficiently
A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
A commitment to, and experience of teaching

Experience

High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice

Research and Teaching Experience

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Publications in peer reviewed journals.
Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Personality and Disposition

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

Personal circumstances