Anaesthetics Consultant with Special Interest

Anaesthetics Consultant with Special Interest Join to apply for the Anaesthetics Consultant with Special Interest role at MAX FORTUNE, INC. Job Summary We are delighted to offer two exciting opportunities for exceptional Consultant Anaesthetists to join our expanding department at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). These roles offer the chance to shape and lead anaesthetic services within two key specialty areas: Major Head & Neck Surgery and General Anaesthesia. Clinical Responsibilities Provide consultant-delivered anaesthetic services across major and general surgical specialties, aligned to your appointed post. Deliver perioperative care from pre-assessment through to postoperative review, ensuring excellence in safety, optimisation and recovery. Participate in the 1:12 on-call rota, including out-of-hours emergency theatre and obstetric anaesthesia support. Contribute to critical care support as appropriate, working alongside the dedicated Critical Care Consultant team. Leadership, Governance & Service Development Take an active role in shaping the future of the anaesthetic service through quality improvement, clinical governance, audit and innovation. Support departmental leadership in theatre optimisation, human factors, perioperative pathway design and service transformation. Engage in continuous improvement projects, simulation-based education, and the expansion of regional anaesthesia and advanced airway skills. Education & Research Teach undergraduate medical students, postgraduate trainees and multidisciplinary staff as part of UHN's commitment to excellence in education. About Us Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage Details Date posted: 10 December 2025 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: 265-7625245-SUR Job locations: Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD Essential Qualifications MBBS or equivalent Full GMC Registration GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia FRCA or Equivalent CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview Desirable Qualifications Membership of specialist societies Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia Essential Clinical Experience Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma, and major surgery with the completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum. Desirable Clinical Experience Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1 Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2 Essential Interpersonal Skills Commitment to team working Good organisational skills and punctuality Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills Caring attitude towards colleagues Desirable Interpersonal Skills Appropriate leadership development courses and structured activities Essential Management Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges Willingness to share administrative responsibilities Desirable Management Desire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development Essential Audit & Research Experience of audit and quality improvement project Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement Desirable Audit & Research Presentation at recognised national and or international meetings. Published or ongoing relevant research Essential Teaching Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings Desirable Teaching Medical education qualification Evidence of training in teaching Evidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details Employer name: Northampton General Hospital Address: Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD Employer's website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx Recruitment Statement The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. #J-18808-Ljbffr