Overview
LOCUM CONSULTANT IN CARDIOTHORACIC ANAESTHESIA AND CRITICAL CARE
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Locum Consultants in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia to join our existing team of 13 Consultants. The term is fixed at 12 months and is in preparation for planned substantive posts which will be advertised for appointment in the near future.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCA (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at the time of interview. You must have advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and cardiothoracic critical care.
Main duties
We are looking for dynamic forward thinking cardiothoracic anaesthetists to join us and continue the development of the service. You will join a friendly, committed team to provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.
Our varied caseload includes minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery, major aortic work, an established TAVI programme, VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages.
About us
The Tees Valley is home to vibrant towns, picturesque villages, breath taking countryside and stunning coastlines and has the North York Moors National Park on its doorstep. Excellent travel links mean London and Edinburgh are both just a couple of hours away by train.
Recently rated as one of the best trusts in the country for patient safety and one of the best places to work, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in England.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-CARDIO-MED-7403700
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities: Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential
* Evidence of ability to use and interpret TOE
* Evidence of knowledge of research methods
Desirable
* Life support or simulation course instructor
* Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
* Publications in peer reviewed journal
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
* Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
* FRCA or equivalent Diploma
* CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview. (equivalence must be confirmed with GMC by date of interview).
Desirable
* Qualification (European, British or American) in Transoesophageal echo (TOE)
* Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Medicine
* Accreditation or Qualification in Critical Care Ultrasound
* Post-Graduate Prizes
* Formal qualification in Medical Education
* Member of a medical indemnity organisation
EXPERIENCE Essential
* Minimum of 7 years\' experience in anaesthesia
* Minimum of 12 months recent advanced experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care at advanced trainee, post-CCT, fellow or Consultant level at the time of appointment.
Desirable
* Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
* Experience and interest in critical care
* Experience of anaesthesia for minimally invasive cardiac surgery, major aortic surgery and robotic thoracic surgery
* Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
* Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
Other
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 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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