Anaesthetics Consultant

Job summaryWe are looking to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:General anaesthesia for major general, urology and gynae-oncology surgery.General anaesthesia with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia.This vacancy has risen due to a combination retirements and service expansion. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 43 consultants, 6 SAS doctors and 37 junior doctors.Main duties of the jobIt is expected that successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre-operative assessment sessions The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director.We are a regional vascular and major head & neck cancer unit. We will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests.The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.About usNorthampton 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.Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o CourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.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.DetailsDate posted04 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year Per Annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number265-8357260-SURJob locationsUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNortNorthamptonNN1 5BDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and information. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and information.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC RegistrationGMC specialist Register in AnaesthesiaFRCA or EquivalentCCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interviewDesirableMembership of specialist societiesFurther postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia Clinical Experience EssentialAnaesthetic 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.DesirableAdvanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2 Interpersonal Skills EssentialCommitment to team workingGood organisational skills and punctualityGood written, verbal, and aural communication skillsCaring attitude towards colleaguesDesirableAppropriate leadership development courses and structured activities Management EssentialWillingness to work as a member of the wider trustAwareness of current service development opportunities and challengesWillingness to share administrative responsibilitiesDesirableDesire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development Audit & Research EssentialExperience of audit and quality improvement projectWillingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvementDesirablePresentation at recognised national and or international meetings.Published or ongoing relevant research Teaching EssentialExperience of and commitment to postgraduate teachingExperience of and commitment to undergraduate teachingUnderstanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITUEvidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetingsDesirableMedical education qualificationEvidence of training in teachingEvidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC RegistrationGMC specialist Register in AnaesthesiaFRCA or EquivalentCCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interviewDesirableMembership of specialist societiesFurther postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia Clinical Experience EssentialAnaesthetic 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.DesirableAdvanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2 Interpersonal Skills EssentialCommitment to team workingGood organisational skills and punctualityGood written, verbal, and aural communication skillsCaring attitude towards colleaguesDesirableAppropriate leadership development courses and structured activities Management EssentialWillingness to work as a member of the wider trustAwareness of current service development opportunities and challengesWillingness to share administrative responsibilitiesDesirableDesire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development Audit & Research EssentialExperience of audit and quality improvement projectWillingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvementDesirablePresentation at recognised national and or international meetings.Published or ongoing relevant research Teaching EssentialExperience of and commitment to postgraduate teachingExperience of and commitment to undergraduate teachingUnderstanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITUEvidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetingsDesirableMedical education qualificationEvidence of training in teachingEvidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor roleDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNortNorthamptonNN1 5BDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthampton General HospitalAddressUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNortNorthamptonNN1 5BDUnited KingdomEmployer's website