Job overview
Our complete commitment to developing careers means we’re looking for proactive, motivated, forward thinking, and dynamic individuals to join our clinical team. This post is an important part of our ongoing development of medical services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, offering the successful applicant the opportunity to work closely with the existing Anaesthetic Consultants to provide a high standard of care across the Trust. We are seeking consultants with enthusiasm, commitment, and drive to work closely with colleagues throughout the organisation and within the community to help lead the organisation.
We have 1 locum post available based at Lister Hospital in Stevenage, comprising of 10 programmed activities (PAs). The job plan can be amended for those that do not wish to work more than 10 PA’s or that wish to work part time.
This is an excellent opportunity within the Anaesthetics department at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The post is suitable for those with an interest in General Anaesthesia service provision requirements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach to working patterns, undertaking theatre work on any site when required. Any changes will be discussed before implementation and the PA allocation reviewed if they have a significant impact on the time commitment required. Enthusiasm and a strong commitment to the training and education of trainees and other staff members are also expected
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about main duties of the post holder. Please see attached – job description which describes in full details the duties, responsibilities and reporting relationships of the advertising 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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to evidence engagement with clinical governance and the identification of errors and the learning from errors
- Evidence engagement with appraisal and revalidation
- Able to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Ability to effectively teach clinical skills
- Ability to critically appraise published evidence
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of basic principles of audit, evidence-based practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Comprehensive knowledge and insight regarding all the domains within the GMC standards of Good Medical Practice
Other requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest and commitment to the specialty
- Experience and evidence of engagement around the equality, diversity, and inclusion agenda. Able to actively support the development of a culture that recognises and promotes equality, values diversity, and actively leads by example in deploying these qualities. Understands the impact on equality, diversity, and inclusion issues in all aspects of service delivery and planning
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Understands and can demonstrate the values of the NHS constitution
- Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs
Previous Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Anaesthesia for various specialties
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in a Locum Consultant role
- Published papers and original work in peer reviewed journals
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of audit, evidencebased practice, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Demonstrable experience and participation in research
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- FRCA or qualification of an equivalent level
- Higher Anesthesia (or equivalent) training
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree (or equivalent)
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Lister Hospital. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pa. The contract type is 12 months (12 months Fixed-term). The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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