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Job overview
We are looking to recruit up to 9 Locum consultant Anaesthetists. Various sub- speciality interests can be accommodated such as neuro anaesthesia, Obstetric anaesthesia, trauma anaesthesia, peri operative medicine, Paediatric(including neonates) anaesthesia
A total of 74 Consultant Anaesthetists including 5 Locum Consultants currently work for the Trust. The department also currently employs 2 Associate Specialists, 2 Specialist Grade Anaesthetists, 1 Specialty Doctor and about 30 trainees based in Anaesthesia ranging from CT1-ST7. 5 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.
There are 10 Anaesthesia Associates working in the department.
Secretarial and administrative support to the Department is provided by 5 secretaries in anaesthesia and two based in critical care.
The Department provides Anaesthesia services for all major surgical specialties and works across two sites. Most elective work takes place at Castle Hill Hospital whilst urgent care, obstetric and paediatric care is at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be in conjunction with colleagues:
- Provide an anaesthetic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
- Consultant on call to cover various theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary site.
- Supervise trainee anaesthetic staff within the Trust.
The consultant will be on a 1:8 to 1:20 rota.
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 8 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC), 1 PA for General Consultant on call at HRI. 1 SPA are classed as ‘core’ and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details regarding this job opportunity, please see attached full job description and personal specification.
Previous applicants need not to reapply.
Person specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses.
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
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Eligible to be on the Specialist Register or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
- Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
- 7 years Anaesthesia experience
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
- Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
- PALS provider
- ATLS provider
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Management and Administration 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 junior doctors
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This advert is for Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (Various Sub-Specialities) 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 £109,725 - £145,478 PA PR. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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