Applications are invited for fixed term 12 month Consultant Anaesthetist vacancy commencing August 2026 to fill a sabbatical position. We are keen to attract motivated hard-working colleagues, who share our vision to maintain a cohesive department, focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team working. The content of the job plans can be tailored to provide rewarding opportunities to the right individuals. Out-of-hours work will include twilight shifts (6pm -- 10pm), and overnight non-resident on-calls covering emergency theatres (1:20 rota). MPH offers a wide range of subspecialty services; candidates may express a preference for their preferred specialty.
Main duties of the job
* To contribute alongside the consultant body to an excellent standard of care covering the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and management of patients requiring anaesthetic services as outlined on your job plan.
* Patient safety -- to be actively involved in delivering high quality patient centred care and contributing to safety and quality initiatives and improvement projects being undertaken in the trust.
* Education -- to supervise and support Resident Doctors. This will include delivery of teaching sessions and assisting the personal and professional development of our non-consultant staff. If applicable, it will also include assessment and appraisal of trainees under your supervision with appropriate liaison with Clinical/College tutors when required. The department also supports education of medical students from Bristol and, more recently, Plymouth.
* Quality Improvement and Audit -- active participation in QI and audit projects, including initiation and supervision of projects related to your subspecialist interest. Participation in national audits is encouraged. All projects are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee.
* Clinical Governance -- Staff are accountable and responsible for maintaining their own clinical competence and acting within their competence. In addition, they must comply with requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.
About us
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job role and person specification please refer to the attached job description.
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* MBChB, FRCA or equivalent
* On Specialist register or CCT in Anaesthesia, within 6 months of date of interview
* ILS / pILS or equivalent
Experience
* Appropriate experience in anaesthetics/critical care to enable job programme to be successfully executed
* Recent experience of out of hours & nights on call, including management of children over the age of 1 year
* Evidence of flexible working
* Experience of organisation and/or management of theatre processes
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.
£109,725 to £145,478 a year, out of hours supplement for on calls.
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