Senior Consultant Anaesthetist – Diverse Surgery & Teaching

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Cotherstone; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant in Anaesthesia to join a busy department across Blackburn and Burnley. The post covers a broad portfolio, including major and elective surgery, with a focus on teaching and trainee supervision.

The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a wide range of specialties, participate in the job plan, and support a culture of high-quality patient care across two acute sites.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Specialist register or imminent admission required.
• Excellent communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical specialties on site.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to teaching and training.
• Lead development of services and promote best practice.
• Participate in a balanced job plan across theatres and on-call.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Supervision

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration

Licence to practise

Specialist register or pending admission

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a substantive Consultant in Anaesthesia to join a busy department across Blackburn and Burnley. The post covers a broad portfolio, including major and elective surgery, with a focus on teaching and trainee supervision.

The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a wide range of specialties, participate in the job plan, and support a culture of high-quality patient care across two acute sites.