Job Summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant General Anaesthetist at the James Paget University Hospital. This modern District General Hospital has approx. 500 beds and is situated in a coastal holiday area of East Anglia. It serves a population of 250,000 that increases considerably in the summer months. There are 10 theatres including a Day Care Unit with 3 theatres. There is a Delivery Suite with an adjacent maternity theatre and recovery area. The Intensive Care Unit has 12 ITU/HDU beds. The new Elective Orthopaedic Hub is being built on the premises, which will house 2 Operating Theatres, 4 Recovery bays and 8 day‑care pods. All inpatient and day‑case orthopaedic surgery will move here.
The hospital supports a wide choice of theatre lists including all the usual district general hospital activity, plans to start robotic surgery, and offers the successful candidate flexible anaesthetic service to a variety of surgical specialties. Opportunities exist to develop a particular interest in sub‑specialties such as regional anaesthesia, peri‑operative medicine, pain medicine, obstetric anaesthesia and more.
Main Duties
* Share with consultant colleagues the general anaesthetic workload, including participation in general anaesthesia on call and maternity cover on call.
* Provide a flexible anaesthetic service to a variety of surgical specialties.
* Provide with the other Consultants a system of mutual out‑of‑hours cover and cover for annual, study and professional leave.
* Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust.
* Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and postgraduate activities of the hospital.
* Take part in the Royal College of Anaesthetists continuing medical education programme and access study leave expenses inline with national terms and conditions of service.
* Play a full part in the teaching and quality improvement activities of the department.
* Develop and promote an interest in research in anaesthesia.
* Participate in the rolling process of clinical governance.
* Contribute to development of the services.
About Us
We have anaesthetic trainees from the East of England deanery and are a partner University Hospital for medical students from The University of East Anglia. James Paget University Hospital is research active and encourages participation in education and research. The hospital is situated in Gorleston, 200 metres from the beach, within commuting distance of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft and close to the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and unspoilt coastline. The historic city of Norwich is 20 miles away with excellent schools and rail links to London and international airports.
The Trust is also on the path towards developing a new hospital and is working closely with the Department of Health and Care to deliver a modern, innovative health and care campus as part of the National New Hospital Programme.
Details
Date posted: 15 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 177-MDELEC-7497036
Job locations: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6LA
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* FRCA or equivalent
* MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
* On the UK (GMC) Specialist Register or within 6 months of completion of UK Anaesthesia training or eligible for the UK (GMC) Specialist Register at date of interview
* Full GMC registration
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Anaesthesia
* Ability to provide consultant cover to emergency anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia including on call
* Knowledge of the latest RCoA Training Curriculum and ability to train and teach anaesthetic trainees to RCoA standard
* Interest in pre‑assessment / peri‑operative anaesthesia and obstetric anaesthesia
* Relevant experience of NHS Anaesthesia practice
Desirable
* Postgraduate Degree in education
* Experience as Consultant in the UK
* Interest in U/S‑guided vascular access and nerve blocks
* Post‑graduate degree in education
Personal & Professional Attributes
* Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
* Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
* Leadership qualities
* Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
* Willingness to participate in clinical governance
* Conscientious and highly motivated with clear communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team and recognise importance of team working
* Inter‑departmental relationship development
Disclosures & Checks
This post requires Disclosure and Barring Service Check and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Visa & Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
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