Job summary
We are able to offer an attractive recruitment and retention premium, 50% of which to be paid on commencement (full details to be discussed with individual applicants).
Consultant Anaesthetists are required to support the department of Anaesthesia.
This post comprises of 10 PA's, which typically include direct clinical care of 8.5 PA and supporting professional activity of 1.5 PA. Additional SPA activity may be approved with mutual agreement for roles within the organisation.
The successful candidate will be contracted to Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and will be based at King's Mill Hospital. A second hospital in Newark offers a variety of surgical / gynaecological and orthopaedic sessions and the appointee will be required to undertake elective theatre sessions as required.
This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. They will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time for the appointed sessions to the duties of the post and to give them priority at these times.
You will work with Consultants in Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Theatre Staff, Divisional Managers, other members of the Anaesthetic Department, other consultant colleagues, senior nursing staff and management of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties
* To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective, and efficient anaesthetic service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
* Out-of-hours responsibilities, including participation in the consultant on-call rota.
* A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
* To assist in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
* To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
Research & Audit
* To be actively involved in participating in medical audit, the Trust's Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development.
* To implement audit and research findings as appropriate.
Policy & Planning
* To contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols.
* To review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.
* To participate in the strategic planning for the service.
About us
We are able to offer an attractive recruitment and retention premium, 50% of which to be paid on commencement (full details to be discussed with individual applicants).
The successful candidates will be welcomed into a department with a current substantive consultant establishment of twenty-five. In addition, there are up to 20 Specialist / SAS / Clinical Fellow grade Anaesthetists. The trainee establishment consists of 9 CTs, together with 7 ST3+s all rotating from the East Midlands School of Anaesthesia (EMSA). The department also has two Foundation Year 1 doctors and one Foundation Year 2 doctor on 4-month rotations.
We manage our service with open discussion, listening to and respecting everyone's views. The clinical speciality leads have the responsibility to facilitate change and improvements in the service supported by the leadership team. We encourage everyone to be both leader and follower to help deliver improvements. Active participation in service development, departmental management, clinical governance & education is required.
The Anaesthetic Department is actively in the process of achieving National Accreditation with The Royal College of Anaesthetists, we expect this to be complete within the next 2 years.
In 2019 the department was shortlisted and received a high commendation at the BMJ awards for Perioperative Team of the Year. In 2018 & 2019 the department was shortlisted for HJS value & safety awards for various projects.
Details Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year plus an attractive R&R premia and other benefits
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
214-SRG25-7262534
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification for full details of the main responsibilities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
* FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
* An appropriate higher degree
Clinical Experience Essential
* Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
* Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
* Up to date Advanced Life Support and EPLS or equivalent
* Completed specialist training or CESR in the UK
Desirable
* Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
* Advanced training / subspeciality interest
* Interest in anaesthesia for high BMI patients
Management & Administrative Experience Essential
* Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
* Understanding of the current structure of the National Health Service
* Involvement in Quality Improvement projects and development of guidelines
Desirable
* Have the potential to be Service Director sometime in the future
* The potential to develop management and leadership skills
* Completed a Management Course
* Knowledge and interest in clinical governance
Teaching Essential
* Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
* Diploma in Medical Education
* Demonstrable teaching ability with evidence of training for the role
Research & Audit Essential
* Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Participation in research relating to Anaesthesia
Other Attributes Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
* Flexibility to change with the needs of the service.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
* FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
* An appropriate higher degree
Clinical Experience Essential
* Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
* Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
* Up to date Advanced Life Support and EPLS or equivalent
* Completed specialist training or CESR in the UK
Desirable
* Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme
* Advanced training / subspeciality interest
* Interest in anaesthesia for high BMI patients
Management & Administrative Experience Essential
* Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
* Understanding of the current structure of the National Health Service
* Involvement in Quality Improvement projects and development of guidelines
Desirable
* Have the potential to be Service Director sometime in the future
* The potential to develop management and leadership skills
* Completed a Management Course
* Knowledge and interest in clinical governance
Teaching Essential
* Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
* Diploma in Medical Education
* Demonstrable teaching ability with evidence of training for the role
Research & Audit Essential
* Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals
* Participation in research relating to Anaesthesia
Other Attributes Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
* Flexibility to change with the needs of the service.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
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
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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