Consultant in General Anaesthetics Substantive

Consultant in General Anaesthetics Substantive Overview

This position is for a Consultant in General Anaesthetics at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, where the successful candidate will work at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. The role is designed for both experienced consultants seeking new challenges and newly accredited consultants who will benefit from the Trust’s development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality anaesthetic services for elective and emergency patients.
• Support perioperative care pathways and contribute to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Participate in departmental governance, education, and service development.
• Deliver anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and optimizations for patients.
• Provide comprehensive perioperative and postoperative care.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota as required.
• Support critical care, obstetric, paediatric, or other specialist services as necessary.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff and SAS doctors.
• Engage in teaching, training, and educational supervision.
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold an FRCA (or equivalent) and be registered with the General Medical Council with a Licence to Practise.
• Specialist registration in Anaesthetics/Intensive Care is preferred, or applicants should be within six months of being admitted to the register if currently in a UK training programme.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Anaesthetics/Intensive Care.
• Experience with minor Anaesthetics/Intensive Care procedures is desirable.
• Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in audit projects is essential.
• Experience and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
• Good communication skills and empathy towards patients are essential.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage high-pressure situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity for part-time work with flexible job plans.
• Support for professional development and sub-specialty interests.
• Access to a supportive department with a strong track record in training and development.

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.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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