Overview
In this role, you will provide anaesthetic services across Preston and Chorley sites within a busy tertiary trauma hub. You will work as part of the Department of Anaesthesia to support complex neurosurgical, trauma, and perioperative care. The post emphasizes clinical leadership, ongoing professional development, and contributing to a national research portfolio. You will engage in on-call duties and flexible theatre sessions, shaping high-standard patient care in a compassionate, multidisciplinary environment. This is an opportunity to influence perioperative care at scale within an accredited Trust.
Responsibilities
- Provide anaesthetic services across Preston and Chorley sites
- Perform pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up
- Deliver weekly theatre sessions with potential evening/weekend sessions
- Participate in on-call rota for out-of-hours emergencies
- Undertake administrative duties related to patient care
- Promote high professional standards and theatre safety
- Maintain CPD to Royal College of Anaesthetists requirements
Key requirements
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent (or within six months)
- Advanced Neuroanaesthesia as Specialist Interest Area
- Meets requirements of a Clinical Supervisor
- Wide experience in undertaking anaesthesia in the UK
- Desirable: ALS/APLS/ATLS/MD or MSc
- Effective communication
- Good organisation and multitasking
- Team collaboration in multidisciplinary environments
- Advanced Neuroanaesthesia
- Perioperative management
- MDT participation and multidisciplinary collaboration
Consultant Anaesthetist with interest in Neuro Anaesthesia in Preston 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.
