Consultant in Anaesthetics | Medacs Healthcare
Hospital Name: NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Job Title: Consultant in Anaesthetics
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries DG2 8RX
Rate: £109,725 - £145,478
Contract Type: Permanent or FTC
Make a Real Difference in Anaesthetics - On Your Terms
Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthetics to join a friendly, forward‑thinking department delivering high‑quality perioperative and critical care services across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, specialist development, and flexible working, with the support of a leading NHS framework agency.
About the Role
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will join an established and supportive team providing a comprehensive anaesthetic service to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and the wider community.
You will work closely with consultant colleagues, theatre teams, intensivists, surgeons, and wider MDT staff to deliver safe, effective anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties.
The role offers opportunities to develop subspecialty interests, contribute to service development, and shape anaesthetic pathways within a modern, purpose‑built hospital environment.
Responsibilities
1. Provide consultant‑level anaesthetic care across elective and emergency theatres
2. Deliver perioperative assessment and optimisation for surgical patients
3. Participate in the critical care rota (if applicable to the local service model)
4. Provide senior input into emergency anaesthesia and resuscitation
5. Lead and participate in specialist sessions depending on interest (e.g., obstetric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, ICU)
6. Contribute to MDTs, governance meetings, and service planning
7. Support and supervise junior doctors, trainees, ODPs, and wider theatre staff
8. Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and GIRFT initiatives
9. Support education, appraisal, and CPD activities within the department
About the department and setting
10. Modern, purpose‑built Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (opened 2017)
11. Well‑equipped theatres and critical care facilities
12. Broad surgical case mix including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, ENT, ophthalmology, and trauma
13. Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across perioperative and critical care services
14. Supportive consultant group with opportunities for subspecialty development
What we're Looking For
Essential:
15. MBBS or equivalent medical degree
16. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
17. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
18. UK Right to Work
19. DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Desirable:
20. Interest in developing a recognised subspecialty area (e.g., obstetric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, ICU)
21. Experience contributing to teaching, audit, or service development
22. Experience in advanced airway management and regional techniques
Why Dumfries & Galloway?
Dumfries & Galloway offers an exceptional quality of life, combining:
23. A modern, award‑winning hospital environment
24. Beautiful coastline, countryside, and outdoor lifestyle opportunities
25. Affordable living with excellent schools and family‑friendly communities
26. Easy access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle
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