Job summary
This post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist / Intensivist to work on the Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia and critical care medicine sessions with on-call commitments covering critical care onlyThe post runs over a 6 week cycle with one dedicated ITU week (4 week days plus weekend) followed by 5 weeks of anaesthetics (2 days per week).Monthly consultant meetings and monthly M&M meetings are included in the job plan
Main duties of the job
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
BarnetChase FarmRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen due to retirement and expansion of services for a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist to join the team at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. The role involves delivering general anaesthesia and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and working on the 18 bed adult intensive care unit at Barnet Hospital.
The successful candidate will have a CCT in Anaesthesia with a specialty interest in Intensive Care Medicine.
The on call commitment is one in 12 weekdays, and one in 6 weekends covering critical care.
There is a well-equipped Intensive care unit at Barnet Hospital divided into two wards. ITU North has 8 beds, and ITU South has 10 beds. The Barnet ITU has been paperless for approximately 15 years and has extensive opportunities for data collection, audit and research. There is an active teaching programme as well as a robust and comprehensive monthly M&M meeting.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum plus London weighting
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL
Job locations
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
AL6 0QU
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* MB BS or equivalent
* On GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview
* CESR or European Community Right.
* FRCA or equivalent
* Evidence of Intensive Care training upto Level 3, or equivalent experience
Desirable
* *MD or PhD
* *Outstanding research record
* FFICM
Experience
Essential
* Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students including an understanding of recent changes in the training of ICU Doctors
Desirable
* Possession of ATLS
* Possession of ALS/EPLS/APLS certificates.
* Instructor ALS/ EPLS/APLS certificates
* Course in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.
* Training the Trainers course.
* 6 months paediatric anaesthesia experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
* Strong teaching skills and experience consistent with CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, and Level 3 training in ICU
* Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures consistent with CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, and Level 3 training in ICU
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
* Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
* Evidence of active participation in reconfiguration of services
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* MB BS or equivalent
* On GMC Specialist Register via CCT in Anaesthesia (proposed CCT date must be within six months of interview
* CESR or European Community Right.
* FRCA or equivalent
* Evidence of Intensive Care training upto Level 3, or equivalent experience
Desirable
* *MD or PhD
* *Outstanding research record
* FFICM
Experience
Essential
* Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students including an understanding of recent changes in the training of ICU Doctors
Desirable
* Possession of ATLS
* Possession of ALS/EPLS/APLS certificates.
* Instructor ALS/ EPLS/APLS certificates
* Course in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching.
* Training the Trainers course.
* 6 months paediatric anaesthesia experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
* Strong teaching skills and experience consistent with CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, and Level 3 training in ICU
* Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures consistent with CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, and Level 3 training in ICU
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi -disciplinary team
* Motivated, flexible and enthusiastic
Others
Desirable
* Evidence of active participation in reconfiguration of services
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
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
AL6 0QU
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
AL6 0QU
Employer's website
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