Consultant Anaesthetist-interest Gen Surgery & experience in Vascular

Overview

In this role you will provide high‑quality anaesthetic care across Preston and Chorley sites within a tertiary trauma context. You will work as part of a dynamic department to support a perioperative model, contribute to a large multidisciplinary team, and support a broad range of major specialties. The position offers engagement with a national research portfolio and opportunities to influence patient care at scale. You will be based at Royal Preston Hospital and participate in on‑call duties to cover emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services across Preston and Chorley sites as required
• Perform pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up
• Deliver weekly theatre sessions with flexible scheduling incl. evenings or rare weekend sessions
• Participate in consultant on‑call rota for out-of-hours emergencies
• Undertake administrative duties related to patient care
• Promote high professional standards and theatre safety
• Maintain continuing education and CPD to Royal College of Anaesthetists requirements
• Support MDTs and contribute to departmental service development
• Engage with research portfolio and audit activities
• Assist in maintaining a high standard of clinical care and patient safety

Key requirements

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent (or within six months at time of interview) OR entered on the GMC specialist register
• Certificate of Postgraduate Education or equivalent (gen)

• Effective communication
• Good organisation
• Teamwork in multidisciplinary environments
• Wide experience in anaesthesia in the UK
• Vascular anaesthesia experience (desirable)
• Clinical leadership and governance

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