Locum Consultants Wanted Join SJK Healthcare Today!
Are you a Anaesthetist in ENT, Ophthalmology & Orthopaedics looking for flexible locum opportunities in Scotland
SJK Healthcare is actively recruiting JAG-accredited consultant endoscopists for our NHS client across a range of NHS Hospitals in Scotland
Hours are 8am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday
Pay is 500 per session
What We Offer:
* Competitive daily rates paid are per session
* Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
* Fast-track registration and onboarding
* Support with compliance and training,
* Opportunities across England and Wales
Locations Available:
* Glasgow
Job Summary
The Anaesthetist is a medical doctor responsible for the safe administration of anaesthesia and perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic, or therapeutic procedures. The role includes pain management, critical care, and emergency resuscitation, ensuring patient safety before, during, and after procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-operative Care
* Assess patients prior to surgery, including medical history, physical examination, and risk evaluation
* Develop and explain anaesthetic plans to patients and obtain informed consent
* Order and interpret relevant investigations (e.g. blood tests, ECGs, imaging)
Intra-operative Care
* Administer general, regional, or local anaesthesia safely
* Monitor vital signs and patient condition throughout procedures
* Manage airway, ventilation, and haemodynamic stability
* Respond rapidly to complications or emergencies
Post-operative Care
* Oversee patient recovery from anaesthesia in recovery units or ICU
* Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and complications
* Communicate with surgical teams regarding patient progress
Additional Duties
* Provide pain management services, including acute and chronic pain clinics
* Participate in critical care and emergency response teams
* Supervise and train junior doctors, nurses, and anaesthetic assistants
* Maintain accurate clinical documentation
* Comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
* Participate in audits, research, and continuing professional development (CPD)
Qualifications & Requirements
* Medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent)
* Completion of specialist training in Anaesthesiology
* Full medical registration and specialist certification (as required by country)
* Valid license to practice medicine
* Advanced Life Support (ALS/ACLS) certification
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