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Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
St Leonards On Sea, England
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
02 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (.)
Posted Date
14 May 2026

Job overview

We are inviting applications for a 12-month Locum Consultant Anaesthetist post at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, with a specialist interest in Day Surgery and Regional Anaesthesia. The post is based across our two acute hospital sites in Eastbourne, Hastings and the Sussex Surgical Centre, and includes participation in the general on-call rota.

The role offers opportunities to develop and deliver anaesthesia services for a wide range of surgical specialties, tailored to the individual’s training, skills, and interests.

Main duties of the job

Our department provides comprehensive anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, acute pain, and critical care services across both sites. We are a collaborative, motivated, and supportive team, committed to innovation, education, and high-quality patient care. We welcome applications from dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to our expanding service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Anaesthesia is delivered across two acute sites – Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) – with dedicated services for both elective and emergency care.

Please refer to Job Description