Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our Anaesthetics team for a permanent Consultant in Anaesthesia. The main duties will be in the provision of anaesthesia for the surgical operating theatre suite. As a department we are proud of our high training and educational reputation in the West Midlands.
There is the possibility to negotiate reduced or additional DCC / SPA sessions for those with either additional commitments or talents.10,000 Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) for successful candidate and removal of expenses up to 8000.Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026Main duties of the job1. Daytime clinical anaesthetic duties will be undertaken in the theatre suite but may also include obstetrics, ECT, cardioversion or thoracoscopy which are outside the main suite. As a DGH we cover a wide range of specialties including elective paediatrics over the age of 2. The overnight and weekend on call is a 1:12 rota which covers critical care, theatres and maternity.2. The appointee will take part in regular Departmental, Academic and Audit meetings.3. The post-holder would be expected to participate in Continuing Medical Education to the level required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists / IBTICM as appropriate to the individual post-holders.4. The post holder is expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Trust's policies on Clinical Governance, Confidentiality and Infection Control.
About usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
DetailsDate posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number229-SD-JC-8263633Job locationsHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and personal specification for further details of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached the job description and personal specification for further details of this post. Person Specification
Eductaion & Qualifications
EssentialFull doctors GMC Registration Licence to practiseExperience of working in the NHSOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia on day of interview
Experience and Knowledge
EssentialProven experience as a generalist in provision of AnaesthesiaWidespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Critical Care & AnaesthesiaPractical skills commensurate with the aboveDesirableHigher training or equivalent in ITU or Obstetric anaesthesiaEducational SupervisorALS/ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider/ Instructor / MRCP
Teaching
EssentialCommitment and training in medical educationAbility to teach in clinical settingsDesirableProven experience of teaching at under/post graduate levelsPeer reviewed publications
Clinical Governance
EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and the underlying principles of clinical governanceDesirableAdvanced Management Training
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other requirements specific to the role
EssentialLeadership abilityAbility to work in a teamAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authoritySkills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilitiesExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patientsDesirableThe ability to develop and lead new service improvements
Person Specification
Eductaion & Qualifications
EssentialFull doctors GMC Registration Licence to practiseExperience of working in the NHSOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia on day of interview
Experience and Knowledge
EssentialProven experience as a generalist in provision of AnaesthesiaWidespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Critical Care & AnaesthesiaPractical skills commensurate with the aboveDesirableHigher training or equivalent in ITU or Obstetric anaesthesiaEducational SupervisorALS/ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider/ Instructor / MRCP
Teaching
EssentialCommitment and training in medical educationAbility to teach in clinical settingsDesirableProven experience of teaching at under/post graduate levelsPeer reviewed publications
Clinical Governance
EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and the underlying principles of clinical governanceDesirableAdvanced Management Training
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
EssentialMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other requirements specific to the role
EssentialLeadership abilityAbility to work in a teamAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authoritySkills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilitiesExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patientsDesirableThe ability to develop and lead new service improvementsDisclosure 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
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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 nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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