b Overview /b p In this Consultant Anaesthetist role, you will deliver high-quality anaesthetic services across elective and emergency cases, support perioperative pathways, and contribute to teaching, governance and service development. You’ll work within a supportive, multidisciplinary department serving Calderdale and Kirklees, with opportunities to specialise and lead improvement initiatives. The post offers flexibility, development programmes, and part-time options negotiable through job planning. You’ll help shape perioperative care and collaborate on Trust-wide goals to deliver compassionate, safe care. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Deliver anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery /li li Conduct pre-operative assessment and optimisation /li li Provide perioperative and postoperative care /li li Participate in consultant on-call rotas /li li Support critical care, obstetric, paediatric or other specialist services as required /li li Supervise and support junior medical staff and SAS doctors /li li Participate in teaching, training and educational supervision /li li Contribute to audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li FRCA (or equivalent) /li li Specialist registration for Anaesthetics/Intensive Care preferred (or within 6 months of registration) /li li GMC registration and Licence to Practise /li li Desirable: Relevant higher degree /li li Must demonstrate high level of clinical experience and competence in Anaesthetics/Intensive Care /li /ul ul li Good communication and empathy with patients /li li Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team /li li Ability to manage high-pressure situations /li li Clinical expertise in Anaesthetics/Intensive Care /li li Audit principles and participation in audit projects /li li Teaching and educational supervision /li /ul
Consultant in General Anaesthetics (Substantive) 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.
