Consultant in Anaesthesia

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Anaesthetists to join the Theatres, Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) Directorate at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking skilled, forward-thinking clinicians committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team.

Working across Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, successful candidates will gain experience across a diverse range of clinical specialties, including complex elective and emergency surgery, within a leading teaching and research environment.

These roles are particularly suited to anaesthetists who have recently completed specialist training and wish to further develop their clinical expertise, professional interests and leadership skills. Applicants must hold GMC specialist registration and a licence to practise.

Our department offers excellent opportunities for professional development, research, education and innovation. We encourage involvement in peri-operative medicine, quality improvement, teaching, simulation, service development and clinical leadership.

You will join a collaborative and highly respected clinical team, with opportunities to influence practice, contribute to service improvement and help shape the future of anaesthetic care.

We welcome applications from clinicians who share our commitment to excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will deliver high-quality anaesthetic care across a range of general and specialist services at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, supporting elective and emergency surgical activity.

Clinical duties will include main theatres, day surgery and specialist services, with opportunities to develop interests in thoracic, vascular and major general surgery, renal transplantation, complex airway management, interventional radiology and peri-operative medicine.

The posts are offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity (PA) contract, comprising:

• 8 PAs – Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
• 1.5 PAs – Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
• 0.5 PA – On-call commitments

The working pattern is predominantly Monday to Friday, with planned weekend activity (approximately one day in ten weeks) and participation in an agreed on-call rota. On-call duties will reflect service requirements and individual expertise across both hospital sites.

Successful candidates will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement, service development and clinical leadership.

The Directorate actively supports professional development and the pursuit of individual clinical and academic interests.

A personalised job plan will be agreed within three months of appointment and reviewed annually. Flexible and less-than-full-time working arrangements may be considered, subject to service requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and highly skilled Consultant Anaesthetists to join our established multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality anaesthetic and peri-operative care across both Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals.

Successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive range of elective, emergency and specialist anaesthetic services, supporting the Directorate's commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and continuous service improvement.

Clinical Responsibilities

The role offers exposure to a broad and varied range of anaesthetic practice, with opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests in line with individual expertise and service requirements.

Areas of practice across the two hospital sites include:

• General and major complex surgery, including robotic surgery.
• Thoracic, vascular and renal transplant anaesthesia.
• Advanced and difficult airway management.
• Interventional radiology and cardiac catheterisation services.
• Obstetric and gynaecological anaesthesia.
• Regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, urology and maxillofacial surgery.
• Pre-operative assessment, high-risk patient optimisation and peri-operative medicine.

Consultants will work collaboratively with surgical, medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues to provide safe, effective and patient-centred care.

On-Call and Emergency Responsibilities

The successful candidates will participate in an agreed on-call rota, supporting emergency anaesthetic services across the Trust.

On-call arrangements will initially be based at Guy’s Hospital, covering thoracic, difficult airway and renal transplant emergencies. Where appropriate, opportunities to undertake on-call responsibilities at St Thomas’ Hospital, including vascular and general surgical emergencies, may be available depending on individual specialist interests and service requirements.

Education, Research and Service Development

In addition to clinical duties, consultants will be expected to contribute to the wider activities and ongoing development of the Anaesthesia Department, including:

• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, training and supervision.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit, patient safety initiatives and quality improvement.
• Contributing to research, innovation and evidence-based clinical practice.
• Supporting improvements in theatre efficiency, productivity and patient pathways.
• Participating in multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical leadership and service development.

Job Planning and Professional Development

The role is based on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity (PA) contract, incorporating Direct Clinical Care, Supporting Professional Activities and on-call commitments.

Individual job plans will be developed in consultation with the relevant Clinical Leads, taking account of clinical experience, specialist interests, service requirements and professional development objectives.

The Directorate is committed to supporting ongoing professional development and providing opportunities for consultants to contribute to the future direction of anaesthetic services across both hospital sites.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

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.