Overview
In this role you will join ESNEFT to support elective and emergency anaesthesia care across Colchester and, if interested, Ipswich sites. You will be part of a expanding department, contributing to new surgical services and multi-site activity, while participating in on-call rotas and teaching. The position offers development opportunities within a large NHS trust committed to Time Matters and staff well-being. This is a chance to shape anaesthetic coverage for orthopaedic, vascular and bariatric services and engage in cross-site collaborative work.
Pay / Benefits
- Generous pension scheme
- Unsocial hours payments
- 27 days annual leave (pro rata)
- NHS discounts
- Flexible working options
- Staff Health and Wellbeing programme
Responsibilities
- Support provision of elective and emergency surgery at Colchester site
- participate in fixed or flexible operating theatre sessions and out-of-hours on-call rota
- contribute to general and obstetric on-call rota (1:18)
- cross-site working at Ipswich can be organized according to applicant interests
- engage in consultant-level clinical responsibilities within the department
Key requirements
- Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible within 6 months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Completion of training programme in Anaesthesia (CCT) or 7 years post-graduate training
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Understanding of NHS management structure
- Experience in teaching junior trainees to RCA level
- Evidence of CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
- Educational/clinical supervisor experience or training (if not previously undertaken)
- Team worker
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Teaching and educational leadership
- ATLS
- APLS
- ALS
Consultant in Anaesthetics in Colchester employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
