Senior Perioperative Anaesthetist (On-Call)

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join the Freeman Hospital perioperative team. The role covers pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anaesthetic management, and post-operative care with on-call participation on the general theatre rota.

The post supports elective and emergency surgeries across several specialties with in-house training for robotic cases if required. Closing date is 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising junior medical staff.
• Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care for elective and emergency patients.
• Provide anaesthesia for all directorate surgical specialties (excluding cardiothoracic).
• On-call commitment to the general on-call rota.
• Flexible sessions including emergency surgery as needed.
• Collaborate with theatre staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Sessions are nominal five-hour blocks including theatre and peri-operative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Research

Audit

Education

Primary Medical Qualification

Full GMC Registration

GMC Specialist Register entry

Higher Degree

Medical education training

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join the Freeman Hospital perioperative team. The role covers pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anaesthetic management, and post-operative care with on-call participation on the general theatre rota.

The post supports elective and emergency surgeries across several specialties with in-house training for robotic cases if required. Closing date is 11 November 2026.