Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Essential
Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
- Essential
FRCA or equivalent
- Essential
Evidence of SIA / specialist interest in one of perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for major general surgery, obstetric anaesthesia, orthopaedic anaesthesia
- Essential
Experience of working within the NHS
- Essential
Understanding of process of medical education and current training programmes
- Essential
Commitment and evidence of CPD
- Essential
Understanding of NHS management structure
- Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Essential
Full driving licence and regular access to a car
- Essential
Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Essential
Current ALS and EPLS or APLS
- Essential
Faculty on simulation course
- Essential
Additional qualification eg Diploma
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SIA / significant experience in a complimentary area of relevance to DGH anaesthetic practice
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Experience working at NHS consultant level as an anaesthetist
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Evidence of strong positive feedback for teaching
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Faculty on simulation courses or resuscitation courses
- Essential
Evidence of some management training, e.g. attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification
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Successful QI work presented as poster or oral presentation at regional or national level
Job overview
We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist based at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).
This post has been developed as we expand our permanent workforce as well as bring new colleagues into our team following retirements. We are a strong and supportive department and are looking for colleagues who can bring their own skills and attributes to the department.
We are particularly interested in recruiting colleagues with a significant interest in any of the following areas: perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for general and urological surgery including robotics, anaesthesia for spinal surgery and obstetric anaesthesia. We are an incredibly supportive and friendly department that must be visited to be believed. We would look to welcome all strong candidates and build job plans that are adaptable to their interests and needs.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
- General responsibilities
- Specialist clinics
- Outpatient clinics
- Operating as per specialty
- Teaching
- Other care of inpatients or outpatients
- Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
- Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
- Participation in clinical governance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached a detailed job description for the main responsibilities and duties for this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Anaesthetist with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Ipswich, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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