Senior Perioperative Anesthetist – Consultant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

We require a UK medical qualification with GMC registration and entry onto the Specialist Register; flexible session patterns and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care are essential.

Qualifications

• Primary Medical Qualification.
• Full GMC Registration.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
• Higher Degree.
• Special skills training in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care.
• Provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency patients.
• On-call commitment to the general on call rota.
• Work closely with theatre staff, surgeons and ward staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Flexible sessions and sessions in emergency surgery may be included in the job plan.

Skills

Pre-op assessment

Perioperative care

On-call rota

Team collaboration

Education

Primary Medical Qualification

Full GMC Registration

Entry onto GMC Specialist Register

Higher Degree

Special skills training in the specialty

Tools

Robotics in surgery

Job description

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

We require a UK medical qualification with GMC registration and entry onto the Specialist Register; flexible session patterns and a strong commitment to high-quality patient care are essential.