Job Summary
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a consultant in anaesthesia to join the friendly and forward‑thinking team of 30 general anaesthetic consultants and 13 intensive care consultants.
Key Duties
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practise. Registration must be on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within six months of the interview), CESR or European Community Rights. Candidates with a proposed CCT date beyond six months are still encouraged to apply as further appointments are anticipated.
About Us
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust holds a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and is one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations reflect the communities they serve. We aim to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. applications are welcomed irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity. We actively encourage applications from under‑represented communities.
We recognize the importance of flexible working. Requests for flexible working are taken seriously and we try to work with applicants to find a fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits
* Between 27‑33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS staff discounts
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Salary finance – loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union – local financial advice
Details
Date posted: 11 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 362-A-25-7552724
Location
Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the GMC
* CCT in anaesthesia (or equivalent within 6 months)
* Higher medical degree or diploma (desirable)
* ATLS (desirable)
Experience
* Worked in the UK for at least 2 years
* Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia
* Postgraduate qualification in medical education (desirable)
Skills
* GMC‑mandated clinical supervisor
* Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects (desirable)
Personal Qualities
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are required to implement safeguarding policies and procedures, act promptly on concerns, communicate effectively and share information appropriately.
Disability Vetting Requirements
Successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check. The cost of the DBS check is £54.90, to be deducted from the first salary. A DBS update service subscription fee of £16 will also be payable annually.
Disability Vetting / Offenders Act
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Criminal record checks will be required via the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
Immigration Support
Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Current skilled worker status is required. Applicants must provide a criminal record certificate for each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Adult dependants over 18 are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be obtained from NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust – Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE.
Website: http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/
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