Consultant in General Anaesthesia

Consultant in General AnaesthesiaThe closing date is 04 January 2026We are looking to appoint to a whole-time General Consultant Anaesthetist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to the Trust.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide safe, evidence-based medicine.Pursue continuous improvement in the quality of care that we provide.Ensure we work to the PROUD Behaviours values, with the patient at the heart of what we do.Provide an outstanding environment for our junior doctors to train.Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.Actively participate in the QI and audit ambitions of the Department.Participate in the RHH General on-call rota (and any iteration of the General on-call rota that may arise in future) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.Be prepared to work on all sites where elective surgical work is undertaken. The majority of this takes place at RHH and NGH. Lists will only be on one site on a given day.The successful candidate would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation and would be expected to be aware of and take part in the Directorate business planning process which governs new developments.Some flexibility within duties dependent on the exigencies of service need will be expected from the appointee.The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practiseFellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.MD or PhD or equivalent.Personal AttributesDemonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD valuesGood oral and written communication skillsThe applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).Clinical Governance and AuditExperience in performing clinical auditCompletion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement projectResearchAbility to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.Publications in Peer reviewed journals.Presentation within the past 5 years at a national/international forum.Higher research degree or qualification or training.Management and administrationEvidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS ManagementExperience of working with management groups.Continuous Professional DevelopmentEvidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 monthsMaintenance of a CPD diary or portfolioTeaching and TrainingExperience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levelsHigher teaching degree or qualification or training.Clinical ExperienceAppropriate training and experience in general anaesthesia.Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.Experience in other aspects of patient care, eg Pre-Op Assessment, Acute Pain, PACU.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr