Job summaryWe are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for highly motivated, ambitious Anaesthetist to join our well-integrated Perioperative team at Freeman Hospital. The successful candidate would provide specialist peri-operative care including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anaesthetic management and post-operative care to patients undergoing a wide range of operative procedures, with on call participation on the general theatre on call rota.
Main duties of the jobo The provision of the highest quality patient care is the standard for all clinical our work.o Clinical duties will be to provide pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care for elective and emergency patients across the spectrum of surgical specialties offered at Freeman Hospital, excluding cardiothoracic surgeryo Provision of anaesthesia for all directorate surgical specialities for elective and emergency patients.o On-call commitment to the general on call rota covering emergency theatre work.o Flexible sessions and sessions in emergency surgery may be included in the job plano Flexibility is expected in the weekly timetable to ensure efficient use of the Consultant's time and directorate resources.o Work closely with consultant colleagues, Anaesthetic and Critical care Unit nurses, theatre staff, surgeons and ward staff to ensure good communication at all times for the benefit of high-quality patient careo Clinical sessions will be of a nominal five-hour duration and include theatre anaesthesia with attendant pre- and post-operative care.o It is a condition of employment so far as reasonably practicable, that all employees must minimise the risk of infection to themselves, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors and in so doing be familiar with and adhere to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and controlAbout usFor an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: John Davidson, Clinical Director on 0191 244 8972, or via email at john.davidson10@nhs.netDetailsDate posted04 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number317-CON-26-257Job locationsFreeman HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE7 7DNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post would be suitable for any candidate who enjoys the challenge of and has experience in the perioperative management of both major and day-case (Ambulatory) surgical cases. The Freeman is essentially an elective surgically orientated hospital that manages the following specialities hepatobiliary, ENT, urology, vascular, general surgery and orthopaedics in medically high-risk patients. We also have an extensive robotics programme covering urology, ENT, hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries. Experience in providing perioperative care for robotic surgical cases is not essential as in-house training will be provided if required. The Trust has a new Day-case Treatment Centre at the Freeman Hospital which has 4 theatres providing ambulatory surgery for the following specialities: Orthopaedics, General surgery, and Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Chronic pain.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe post would be suitable for any candidate who enjoys the challenge of and has experience in the perioperative management of both major and day-case (Ambulatory) surgical cases. The Freeman is essentially an elective surgically orientated hospital that manages the following specialities hepatobiliary, ENT, urology, vascular, general surgery and orthopaedics in medically high-risk patients. We also have an extensive robotics programme covering urology, ENT, hepatobiliary and colorectal surgeries. Experience in providing perioperative care for robotic surgical cases is not essential as in-house training will be provided if required. The Trust has a new Day-case Treatment Centre at the Freeman Hospital which has 4 theatres providing ambulatory surgery for the following specialities: Orthopaedics, General surgery, and Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastics and Chronic pain.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
EssentialPrimary Medical Qualification. Full GMC Registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).DesirableHigher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
EssentialEvidence of experience in the specialty. Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
EssentialInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. DesirableProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. DesirableAttendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
EssentialEvidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findingsResearch/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years. DesirableHigher degree.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit. DesirableEvidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
EssentialPrimary Medical Qualification. Full GMC Registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).DesirableHigher Degree. Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
EssentialEvidence of experience in the specialty. Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty. Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality. Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Management and Administration Experience
EssentialInvolvement with management and project leadership within the specialty. Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines. An understanding of Clinical Governance. DesirableProven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals. Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills. DesirableAttendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
EssentialEvidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findingsResearch/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years. DesirableHigher degree.
Audit
EssentialEvidence of participation in audit.
DesirableEvidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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
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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 nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressFreeman HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE7 7DNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressFreeman HospitalNewcastle upon TyneNE7 7DNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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