Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen due to the expansion of the Theatres and Anaesthetics department at the Trust. The investment is one of a wider suite of investments, including:
* £3m investment to refurbish the West Wing Theatre Suite, due for completion in early 2026.
* £687k investment in 31 AISYS CS2 Anaesthetic Machines
* £300k investment in 28 BeneVision N17 Monitors
* A new Simulation Suite as part of a £36m investment
* A state of the art 18-bedded Critical Care Unit
We have also put in place a benefit package, including:
* Expenses Policy with reimbursement up to £8k.
* Funding for four courses on the RCoA's "Diary of Courses and Events accredited for CPD" during the first two years of employment.
* An increase in education costs from £800 to £5,000 per year in their first two years of employment to support embedding their clinical practice within the NHS and improving their knowledge & skills
* Payment for Royal College of Anaesthesia registration for the first two years of employment, at a total cost of £1k
* Funding of up to £10k to support the completion of a MBA (University of Birmingham), MSc in Healthcare Leadership (University of Birmingham) or NHS Leadership Academy Programmes (e.g. Edward Jenner, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Aneurin Bevin)
NB: For any of the aforementioned benefits, if you leave the Trust before completion of 12 months' service you repay 100% and if you leave the Trust before completion of 24 months' service you repay 50%
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work in collaboration with the existing Anaesthetists to provide a high quality, progressive and professional Anaesthetic service in a broad range of surgical specialties.
This post is for a standard 10 Programmed Activities (PA) with negotiable additional PAs up to 2PAs.
The post-holder will work in collaboration with the existing Anaesthetists to provide a high quality, progressive and professional Anaesthetic service in a broad range of surgical specialties.
The appointee must be able to demonstrate experience in broad range of Anaesthetic specialities including good experience in obstetrics and paediatric anaesthesia.
There are opportunities to develop special interests in Anaesthetic Simulation, Bariatric Anaesthesia, Pre Assessments, ENT/Airway, Paediatrics, Perioperative Medicine and Regional Anaesthesia.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides a first class integrated acute and community healthcare service within the West Midlands serving a population of 270,000 residents. It employs more than 4,000 staff with a combined total income of just over £220m. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services with 550 acute beds.
£50m has been invested in healthcare services over the last 12 months across the hospital estate which includes two new, state-of-the-art MRI scanners, the creation of a new 18 bedded Intensive Care Unit a new Obstetric Theatre and expansion of the Neonatal Unit.
The Trust has a strong set of values very much aware of the need of meaningfully delivery of our strategic objectives, valuing our colleagues to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to strategically investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Walsall Healthcare is the host organisation for Walsall Together - an ambitious and exciting programmeto transform health and social care within the borough. The programme brings together local organisations including the CCG and GPs, Mental Health Trust and Council. Our joint vision is to address the changing needs of our population with integrated care solutions that maximise the potential of the individual person, the teams that support them and the wider health and care system
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
407-SURGERY
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
WS2 9PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), a further 2 Additional PAs is negotiable, with each PA having a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. This will comprise of 8.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organised, where it is located, what in general terms the work comprises and when it is to be performed.
For this post direct clinical care (DCC) (work relating directly to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness) includes theatre work, pre and post-operative visiting, emergency work, outpatient pre-assessment activities, and administration directly related to the above, day time and out of hours.
Supporting professional activities (SPA) (that underpin direct clinical care) include participation in training, medical education, continuous professional development, formal teaching, audit, clinical management and local clinical governance activities.
Full details and scope of responsibilities are provided within the job descriptions.
As part of the recruitment process, we require completion and return of the attached CCT CESR form to assist with confirmation of CCT/CESR and also please provide us your up to date CV. Please email the form and CV to
Job description
Job responsibilities
The working week is comprised of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), a further 2 Additional PAs is negotiable, with each PA having a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. This will comprise of 8.5 PAs on Direct Clinical Care with 1.5 PAs on Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organised, where it is located, what in general terms the work comprises and when it is to be performed.
For this post direct clinical care (DCC) (work relating directly to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness) includes theatre work, pre and post-operative visiting, emergency work, outpatient pre-assessment activities, and administration directly related to the above, day time and out of hours.
Supporting professional activities (SPA) (that underpin direct clinical care) include participation in training, medical education, continuous professional development, formal teaching, audit, clinical management and local clinical governance activities.
Full details and scope of responsibilities are provided within the job descriptions.
As part of the recruitment process, we require completion and return of the attached CCT CESR form to assist with confirmation of CCT/CESR and also please provide us your up to date CV. Please email the form and CV to
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Primary medical degree registrable in UK
* To be on the GMC's Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
* Relevant CCT or equivalent ("Equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of interview)
* FRCA or equivalent
* Experience of working in an NHS hospital
* Full GMC Registration and licensable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia
* Experience in Bariatric and/or Preassessment
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
* Evidence of research experience and published work
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff/students and other disciplines
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
* Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
* Able to communicate in written and spoken English
* Residence within 30 minutes travelling time of Manor hospital and be able to fulfil the requirements of the post
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
* Primary medical degree registrable in UK
* To be on the GMC's Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
* Relevant CCT or equivalent ("Equivalence" must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of interview)
* FRCA or equivalent
* Experience of working in an NHS hospital
* Full GMC Registration and licensable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia
* Experience in Bariatric and/or Preassessment
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
* Evidence of research experience and published work
* Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff/students and other disciplines
* An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
* Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Other Requirements
Essential
* Able to communicate in written and spoken English
* Residence within 30 minutes travelling time of Manor hospital and be able to fulfil the requirements of the post
Skills
Essential
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
WS2 9PS
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Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
WS2 9PS
Employer's website
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