Overview
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you join a multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet to deliver general and regional anaesthesia across elective pathways. You will support multiple specialties, contribute to governance, education and audit, and participate in the on-call rota. The role blends high-quality patient care with professional development and service improvement, in a flexible 22-hour-per-week employed contract. You will help drive safe, patient-centered outcomes in a modern elective surgical setting.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- incentive scheme
- 10 days CPD per year
- 25 days holiday (up to 28 with service) + bank holidays
- wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- flexible shifts
Responsibilities
- Deliver general and regional anaesthesia across elective surgical services
- Support Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology procedures
- Participate in pre-assessment clinics and patient optimisation
- Take part in the consultant on-call rota
- Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues and Resident Medical Officers
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records
- Contribute to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in departmental, governance and MDT meetings
- Support service development and pathway enhancements
- Teach and mentor junior doctors and anaesthetic practitioners
Key requirements
- Full GMC Registration and Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia
- FRCA or equivalent qualification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
- Extensive training and experience in anaesthesia
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality clinical care
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Strong multidisciplinary team-working abilities
- Commitment to CPD, audit and clinical governance
- Patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence
- communication
- leadership
- team-working
- general anaesthesia
- regional anaesthesia
- clinical governance and quality improvement
Consultant Anaesthetist in Somerset 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.
