Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

Job summary

This is an additional post. It will attract 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 6.5 for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). Timetable below.

A timetable is set out below with a two-weekly pattern of job plan providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide consultant delivered anaesthetic services for all specialties (for which they have appropriate training), which will be allocated according to service need. The rota is published on a weekly basis and distributed to all relevant staff.

The post holder, in addition to clinical duties, will be expected to:

Participate in continuing professional development and attain the required standards of CPD recommended by the Royal College of AnaesthetistsUndertake teaching and training

Participate in the strengthened appraisal and job planning processesBe involved in and aware of the clinical governance issues of the TrustParticipate in clinical audit

The post holder will take part in the General Oncall rota (currently 1:16 frequency) with an oncall supplement of 3%.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.

Details

• Date posted: 18 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: Deferred at GWCP
• Job locations: Russell's Hall Hospital, Pensnett Road, Duldley, DY1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).