Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics WSI in Gen or Obs

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust is advertising 4 Locum Consultant posts in Anaesthesia. These positions involve providing high-quality anaesthetic care with opportunities for personal development and specialties in obstetric anaesthesia and more. The role requires full GMC registration and fellowship qualifications, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experienced in anaesthesia for major surgery.
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia.
• Skills in clinical education and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality anaesthetic care.
• Manage clinical duties across multiple sites.
• Participate in service development and training.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Paediatric resuscitation

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent

Full GMC registration & licence to practice

Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

We are delighted to advertise 4 Locum Consultant posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The post will initially be for a period of 1 year with a possibility for an extension for a second year. The Consultant Anaesthetist will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.

The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in 'Obstetric Anaesthesia'or 'Generalists' with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or Paediatric anaesthesia. Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres. Other sessions are negotiable to suit the applicant's sub-specialty interests. Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.

There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in, amongst other things, management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. Our new hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, has been successfully running for nearly a year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process. "Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 13 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced speciality doctors and trainees from both Birmingham and Stoke School of Anaesthesia.

All consultants at the Trust work cross-site at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), the Birmingham Health Campus (previous City Hospital), and Sandwell Health Campus (previous Sandwell General Hospital), with theatre services at all sites. Maternity services are based exclusively at MMUH.

The appointee will be expected to work flexibly at the locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee's sub-specialty interests. We currently provide an on-call cover for each site on a 1 in 16 frequency. Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable.

Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification.From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or service development and risk management would complement the department well. The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department. It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-SS-7234060

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell & West Birmingham

B71 4HJ

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management:

Contact no: 0121 507 4343/3415

Email: [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management:

Contact no: 0121 507 4343/3415

Email: [e-mail]

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
• Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) - Obs Post as specified in the RCoA's 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
• Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

Desirable

• Additional Post Graduate Qualifications

Clinical Experience: Essential

• Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
• Able to prioritise clinical need.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience in Peri-operative medicine
• Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication: Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Desirable

• Evidence of patient and colleague feedback

Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience: Essential

• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.

Desirable

• Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.

Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Experience in rota management
• Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications

Other Requirements Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
• Flexible and adaptive attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Caring attitude to patients

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience Essential

• An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Teaching and Training experience Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Desirable

• Higher qualification in medical education
• Experience in Simulation Training

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.

Personal Circumstances Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
• Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) - Obs Post as specified in the RCoA's 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
• Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

Desirable

• Additional Post Graduate Qualifications

Clinical Experience: Essential

• Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
• Able to prioritise clinical need.
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience in Peri-operative medicine
• Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication: Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.

Desirable

• Evidence of patient and colleague feedback

Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience: Essential

• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.

Desirable

• Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.

Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Experience in rota management
• Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications

Other Requirements Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
• Flexible and adaptive attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Caring attitude to patients

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience Essential

• An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research

Teaching and Training experience Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

Desirable

• Higher qualification in medical education
• Experience in Simulation Training

Clinical Effectiveness Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.

Personal Circumstances Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell & West Birmingham

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Sandwell & West Birmingham

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)