Search for more NHS jobs in Hull
Job overview
A total of 81 Consultant Anaesthetists including 6 Locum Consultants currently work for the Trust. The department also currently employs 1 Associate Specialist, 2 Specialist Grade Anaesthetists, 1 Specialty Doctor and about 30 trainees based in Anaesthesia ranging from CT1-ST7. 8 Senior Clinical Fellows are employed in the anaesthetic department. There are also trainees from acute medicine, respiratory medicine and emergency medicine who rotate through training in Intensive care and we train both FY1 and FY2 Doctors from our Local Foundation School.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Cardio-thoracic Anaesthetist will also provide 1 in 9 weekly cover for Cardio-thoracic ICU (CICU). The CICU for the week will be expected to attend the weekly rehabilitation MDT, microbiology meeting, provide preoperative advice and preoptimization for acute in-patient in addition to responsibilities to patients on CICU and attending to emergencies in the cardio-thoracic unit. The on-call will cover Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care, Cath Lab and Cardio-thoracic theatres along with other Consultant colleagues
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this advertised role, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Either on the specialist register or if currently in a specialist registrar post, he/she is eligible to be registered within 6 months.
- Must have completed Advanced specialist training in cardio-thoracic anaesthesia and intensive care.
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education like PGCME.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training and clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques.
- Demonstrate competence with delivering anaesthesia for a wide range of cardiac surgery including complex, major aortic, mitral, minimal access surgery.
- Demonstrate competence to provide anaesthetic support for complex cardiology procedures including (but not exclusive) TAVI, electrophysiology studies and complex pacing devices.
- Demonstrate competence and experience in Anaesthesia for wide variety of complex Thoracic surgery including robotic surgery.
- Must be able to demonstrate competence and clinical experience intensive care medicine.
- Training and experience in intra operative echocardiography.
- Must have worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist.
- Certification in cardiac advanced life support course (CALS).
Desirable
- Additional clinical experience or advance training and certification in echocardiography.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team flexibly.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Research Experience
Essential
- Participation in research projects.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research
- Ability to carry out medical research from design to completion.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
- Research qualification.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Trained in assessment of resident doctors.
- CALS instructor.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Fellowship or University qualification in Management.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Consultant Doctor roles in Hull
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Consultant Cardio-thoracic Anaesthetist with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Hull, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 PA PR. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (15 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.