Consultant Anaesthetist

Bury Source: WhatJobs

See advert for pay

Overview

As a Consultant Anaesthetist at Northern Care Alliance, you will provide specialist anaesthesia services at Fairfield General Hospital and contribute to cross-site care across the Trust. You will lead regional anaesthesia for upper and lower limbs and support ENT and other surgical services, shaping perioperative care and patient safety. The role offers exposure to high-volume elective hubs and opportunities to influence clinical governance and education within a large NHS system.

Pay / Benefits

Generous annual leave
Flexible working opportunities
Protected hours for health and wellbeing
Competitive salary
Career development opportunities
Supportive working environment

Responsibilities

Deliver specialist anaesthesia care across sites within the NCA, including elective and emergency settings
Perform upper and lower limb regional anaesthesia and manage ENT anaesthesia cases
Contribute to direct clinical care at different Trust sites and participate in governance and education
Ensure full GMC registration and practice licence, and be on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uphold high standards of perioperative care
Support complex airway management and critical care within the department

Key requirements

Full GMC registration with a valid licence to practice
Inclusion on the Specialist Register / CCST or CCT in Anaesthetics (or within 6 months of entitlement)
MBChB or equivalent training and experience
Current ALS certified
Wide experience in anaesthesia and critical care, including resuscitation
Expertise in upper & lower limb regional anaesthesia
Good understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable: experience in obstetric, neuro anaesthesia, and major trauma