Overview
The Anaesthetic Department at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is recruiting dynamic clinicians to join a team of dedicated professionals. The hospital undertakes vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are represented, including dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy. Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles. Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six-bedded ITU and a four-bedded, mainly post-surgical HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists. The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit are active in education, audit and research projects if wished.
The successful applicant will provide safe anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at Kent & Canterbury Hospital with an opportunity to work on other Trust sites, based on personal experience, preference and the clinical needs of the department.
Anaesthetic services are provided for elective and emergency surgery in the main operating theatre complex of five theatres. In addition, there are two day-surgery theatres, two endovascular theatres, one ophthalmic theatre and a four theatre Elective orthopaedic unit. Anaesthetic services also support the MRI suite, endoscopy unit and intravenous line insertions.
Role and responsibilities
* Provide safe anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at Kent & Canterbury Hospital, with the opportunity to work on other Trust sites based on experience, preference and clinical needs.
* Practice upper and lower limb ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and participate in developing day-case major arthroplasty using newer regional block techniques.
* Potential involvement in the pre-assessment service.
* May participate in the education of medical students, junior doctors and other clinical staff within theatres.
About the department and organization
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving around 700,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people" and our values emphasize care, safety, respect and making a difference. We operate under the We care framework to empower frontline staff to lead improvements. The trust is focused on transformation, with a new Medical School, emphasis on research, clinical leadership and creating a rewarding and friendly workplace.
Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post. For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
Benefits and development
Removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of the We care improvement journey, along with medical education and research opportunities.
How to apply and other notes
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support for applications for declared disabilities.
*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.*
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025
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