Responsibilities
* To provide Consultant Anaesthetic cover for anaesthesia, elective and emergency surgery at UHL including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
* To participate in an Anaesthetic On‑Call Rota and/or weekend emergency or trauma cover.
* To support the provision of consultant delivered peri‑operative care.
* Deliver a high quality anaesthetic service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
* Supervise and train junior anaesthetists.
* Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
* Take part in pre assessment and high‑risk clinics.
* Teaching post‑graduate and under‑graduate, research and administration.
* Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
* To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
* To participate in the Consultant Anaesthetist non‑resident on‑call rota and weekend resident rota.
* To support the Consultant‑delivered Peri‑operative Medicine Service.
* To work flexibly to support the workload and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
* To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
* Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
* To participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups, and to be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and providing initial career advice.
* Participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory.
* In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, ensuring all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives.
* To participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
* To undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency programmes appropriate to role.
* To maintain continuing professional development (CPD) to successfully revalidate, with annual appraisal and mandatory statutory training.
Qualifications and Requirements
The post-holder will be required to hold a UK medical practising certificate, be registered with the GMC, and meet all Trust CPD and revalidation requirements. The role requires excellent clinical judgement, a commitment to evidence‑based practice, and strong communication and leadership skills. An established track record in anaesthesia, peri‑operative medicine and teaching will be considered an asset.
Working for our Organisation
UHL’s strategy “Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities” (2023‑2030) is underpinned by four primary goals: high‑quality care for all; being a great place to work; partnerships for impact; and research and education excellence. The strategy embeds health equality, compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork throughout all activities across the Trust.
Application & Recruitment
Applications are invited for enthusiastic and highly motivated Locum Consultants in Anaesthesia to join our expanding team at the University Hospitals of Leicester. This is a full‑time 12‑month post; many previous post holders have proceeded to substantive positions within the Trust. Applications will be accepted until the closing date or until a sufficient number of completed applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to continue monitoring the email address supplied for recruitment communication.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match the job criteria. Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Reasonable adjustments will be considered at any stage of the recruitment process.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If successful, the position involves regulated activity; a Disclosure & Barring Service check will be required. The Trust will pay for the check initially, with the cost (enhanced £38 or standard £18) deducted from the salary over a three‑month period starting with the first month’s payment.
COVID‑19 Risk Assessment & Vaccination
Due to the pandemic, a staff risk assessment is part of the mandatory pre‑employment checks for conditional offers, ensuring safe duty performance and considering vulnerability. The Trust encourages current and potential colleagues to remain vaccinated to protect staff and patients. Reasonable adjustments will be explored for those identified as vulnerable.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of all work and strives to build a workforce representative of the communities it serves.
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