Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Tees Valley seeks a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. This role involves providing critical care for a substantial surgical caseload and requires advanced expertise in anaesthesia and critical care. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years' experience, including recent involvement in cardiothoracic procedures. The position offers a collaborative environment with a chance to influence service development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia.
• Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
• Experience in critical care and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia and critical care for cardiac and thoracic cases.
• Join a committed team developing service capabilities.
• Participate in a variety of surgical procedures.

Skills

Evidence of ability to use and interpret TOE

Knowledge of research methods

Life support or simulation course instructor

Implementing change to improve patient care

Publications in peer-reviewed journal

Education

Full registration with the GMC

FRCA or equivalent Diploma

CCT (or equivalent)

Qualification in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)

Qualification in Critical Care Medicine

Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound

Member of a medical indemnity organisation

Job description

Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

The closing date is 16 October 2025

LOCUM CONSULTANT IN CARDIOTHORACIC ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Locum Consultants in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia to join our existing team of 13 Consultants. The term is fixed at 12 months and is in preparation for planned substantive posts which will be advertised for appointment in the near future.

Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCA (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at the time of interview. You must have advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiothoracic critical care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.

Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.

About us

The Tees Valley is home to vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train.

Recently rated as one of the best trusts in the country for patient safety and one of the best places to work, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Evidence of ability to use and interpret TOE
• Evidence of knowledge of research methods
• Life support or simulation course instructor
• Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
• Publications in peer reviewed journal

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
• FRCA or equivalent Diploma
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview. (equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).
• Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
• Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
• Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
• Member of a medical indemnity organisation

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
• Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post-CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.
• Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
• Experience and interest in critical care
• Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
• Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
• Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust