Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly driven Consultant Anaesthetist to join our expert and energetic team. We currently have two vibrant hospital sites each with a varied range of services available. Our hospitals are brimming with exemplary teams of hardworking individuals. Both hospitals will be further enhanced in the future due to a significant investment called the Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP) that will see the creation of one acute hospital site (The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital) which will include a 30 bed Critical Care Unit, an Emergency Department and a Women and Children’s centre and one planned care hospital site (The Princess Royal Hospital) for most of the elective surgery.
We are delighted to offer one post involving regular general anaesthesia sessions. The successful applicant will work sessions on both hospital sites with on‑calls based at The Princess Royal Hospital. Please note that we are restructuring services in preparation for the HTP and as such future on calls may include anaesthesia on‑calls on one or both sites. There are also opportunities to get involved in pre‑operative assessment clinics, paediatric anaesthesia and day‑case anaesthesia in our brand‑new elective hub, which opened in June 2024.
This is an ideal opportunity to become part of a dedicated team of anaesthetists in which there are many development opportunities. The post will consist of 10 PAs with non‑resident on‑call responsibility.
Position Details
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 223-MC2233
Job locations: Cross Site Working, Shrewsbury and Telford, SY3 8XQ
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Posted: 31 October 2025
Job Responsibilities
The Trust offers surgical specialities in the form of Urology, Orthopaedic Trauma, Ophthalmic surgery, Vascular Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Head & Neck Surgery, some Paediatric Surgery and ENT surgery. We also have a busy pre‑operative assessment service that not only includes daily pre‑operative assessment clinics but also CPEX testing. The post holder will be expected to deliver elective theatre sessions on both hospital sites. The colorectal surgery department is mainly based on the Shrewsbury site and is the 10th largest colorectal cancer unit in the UK (ACPGBI data) with 10 colorectal consultants and 6 upper GI consultants who together cover the busy on‑call rota. All six upper GI surgeons do bariatric surgery. Enhanced recovery is a key part of departmental practice and SATH has made a commitment to continually improve the service. The colorectal department is in the process of acquiring a surgical robot.
The on‑call anaesthetic cover at PRH is as follows:
* The first on‑call cover the CEPOD theatres, attend resuscitation calls and support the second on call in ITU patient care. The CEPOD theatres at PRH predominantly cater for gynaecological, paediatric, head and neck, trauma, and maxillofacial emergencies. Currently 1:8.
* The second on‑call is provided by the STs, specialty doctors and specialists, working full shifts – primarily for ITU. Currently 1:8.
Primary duties also include developing and maintaining the PACU and recovery unit standards, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, and contributing to audit, teaching and research activities.
The consultant will hold a formal job plan with the Clinical Director within 3 months; the plan will be reviewed annually. The plan will be based on a 10 PA working week, with 7.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care and 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). Allocation of PAs may be reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential:
* MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
* Royal College Diploma (e.g., FRCA, MRCP, FRCM)
* ALS or equivalent certification
* APLS certification
* Level 3 Safeguarding Children training (within the last 3 years)
Desirable:
* Higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD) or evidence of higher education
Person Specification – Entry Criteria
Essential:
* Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* To be eligible for consideration for a consultant appointment by an Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC), candidates must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Councils Specialist Register for Trauma & Orthopaedics. We welcome applications from candidates who are within six months of achieving Specialist Registration through either the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or the Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR)
* Minimum of four years of clinical experience working in the NHS
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
* Paediatric experience
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
* Ability to show compassion towards patients in pain and in vulnerable situations
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Appreciation of, and ability to work effectively in the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT)
Desirable:
* Higher Obstetric training
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Cross Site Working, Shrewsbury and Telford, SY3 8XQ
Website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/
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