Consultant Anaesthetists in Weston

Job summarySulis is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal United Hospital, Bath NHS Trust but retains an Independent Sector status as a hospital, driving its ambition to grow capacity in both the NHS and private patient sectors in conjunction with the Trust and BSW ICB

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Success has been seen over the past five years of ownership, including the introduction of same-day arthroplasty, recognition as the first GIRFT-accredited site in the UK, the only IS ACSA-accredited site under the Royal College of Anaesthetists Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation programme, and a drive through the anaesthetic department to expand both the high-volume, low-complexity cohort and the care of more complex patients with greater comorbidity. Your contribution will be essential to this development.Main duties of the jobSulis is highly regarded at local, regional (Southwest) and national levels not only for the level of care for our patients and staff, but ingenuity in service-line development, efficiency and outcomes
We are looking for Consultant Anaesthetists to join our team. The post will compliment an existing team of consultants. The job plan will involve 8 programmed activities (PAs). As a patient-centred, clinically led organisation we expect our clinical partners to participate in care-pathway development, research, audit, and teaching. There could be the opportunity to develop your own clinical leadership and take on additional responsibilities for medical leadership of our theatres, Day Surgery Unit, Inpatient Unit, Pre-Op Assessment services and other areas.
The postholder will be line-managed by the Medical Director.
We are looking for someone who has extensive experience and training in the specialty. Short-stay, high-volume cases are expected and experience in the delivery of anaesthesia commensurate with same-day cases is required, e.g. arthroplasties. Experience in upper-limb regional anaesthesia is desirable.
The successful appointee will be expected to comply with all relevant Sulis policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the treatment of patients, completion of appropriate documentation including management of postoperative analgesia.

About usAn award-winning hospital, Sulis Hospital is widely recognised as one of the finest in the country. Sulis became a part of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in June 2021, making it one of the first independent hospitals owned by an NHS Trust, offering private, insured, and NHS healthcare services. We empower our teams to be the best they can be, fostering a culture that enhances the quality of people's lives through exceptional care. We are proud to have received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission for 'Caring,' reflecting the compassionate nature of our people. With modern facilities and strong clinical leadership, Sulis Hospital in Bath provides an opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can make a meaningful difference and gain a diverse range of experiences.

We welcome both inpatients and outpatients across a variety of specialisms from Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, General surgery, ENT, Urology, Vascular and many others.
DetailsDate posted30 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
Depending on experience

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share

Reference numberSUL1239521Job locationsSulis HospitalFoxcote AvenuePeasedown St JohnBathBA2 8SQUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesConsultants are also expected to work with other partners, clinical unit managers, nurses, and consultant colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure clinical, and local priorities are achieved.
The job plan will be adjusted to fulfil the interests of the successful appointee; however, appointees will be expected to deliver a minimum of eight Clinical PAs in theatres and pre-operative assessment and two PAs of Supporting Professional Activity time each week. Weekend working will be rostered in conjunction with other Sulis-employed Consultant colleagues. An on-call weekend roster will also be shared with colleagues. Should the cohort of Sulis-employed Consultants be sufficient, cross-cover between the cohort can be arranged to minimise the on-call requirements
Full time (job share would also be considered)
This role will require DBS clearance
If you have full registration with the GMC, included on the Specialist Register are within 3 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview, FRCA or equivalent, CCT or CESR then we would like to hear from you.
For further information, please email

Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesConsultants are also expected to work with other partners, clinical unit managers, nurses, and consultant colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure clinical, and local priorities are achieved.
The job plan will be adjusted to fulfil the interests of the successful appointee; however, appointees will be expected to deliver a minimum of eight Clinical PAs in theatres and pre-operative assessment and two PAs of Supporting Professional Activity time each week. Weekend working will be rostered in conjunction with other Sulis-employed Consultant colleagues. An on-call weekend roster will also be shared with colleagues. Should the cohort of Sulis-employed Consultants be sufficient, cross-cover between the cohort can be arranged to minimise the on-call requirements
Full time (job share would also be considered)
This role will require DBS clearance
If you have full registration with the GMC, included on the Specialist Register are within 3 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview, FRCA or equivalent, CCT or CESR then we would like to hear from you.
For further information, please email

Applications will be assessed and responded to as they are received. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if sufficient applications are received. xsabvtc Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFull registration with the GMCEntry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthetics, or within three months of achieving CCT at interviewFRCA or equivalentCCT or CESRDesirableHigher degreeRelevant postgraduate certificates

Experience

EssentialExtensive training and experience in anaesthesiaExperience appropriate to short-stay, high-volume and same-day surgery, including major elective pathwaysSeveral years of relevant experience, including at least two years within UK practiceCurrent competence in ultrasound-guided upper-limb regional anaesthesia, including interscalene blockAbility to work independently, take responsibility for an operating list and make appropriate decisions on patient suitability, escalation and transferEvidence of participation in clinical auditAwareness and practical understanding of clinical governanceCommitment to quality improvement, safe care and service developmentDesirableRecognised expertise in an anaesthetic subspecialtyAdditional advanced regional anaesthetic techniques beyond the essential upper-limb requirementPrevious experience working at consultant levelPrevious experience working in the independent healthcare sector

Additional Criteria

Essential Ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent service-development ideasAbility to lead a team and delegate appropriatelyWillingness to work in partnership with management and clinical leadersExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, relatives and healthcare professionalsAbility and willingness to integrate fully with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary teamAbility to work effectively across a mixed model of employed consultants and anaesthetists working under practising privileges, maintaining consistent clinical and governance standardsAbility to teach and support junior staff effectivelyProven commitment to continuing medical education and professional developmentHonesty and reliabilityCaring, patient-centred approachEnquiring and critical approach to workResilience and ability to remain calm under pressureFlexibility in a changing health serviceAbility to take overall responsibility for patientsWillingness to support agreed Sulis Hospital prioritiesDesirableCompleted management or leadership courseEvidence of clinical leadership activityAbility to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplinesRelevant teaching qualification or evidence of sustained educational activity
Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialFull registration with the GMCEntry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthetics, or within three months of achieving CCT at interviewFRCA or equivalentCCT or CESRDesirableHigher degreeRelevant postgraduate certificates

Experience

EssentialExtensive training and experience in anaesthesiaExperience appropriate to short-stay, high-volume and same-day surgery, including major elective pathwaysSeveral years of relevant experience, including at least two years within UK practiceCurrent competence in ultrasound-guided upper-limb regional anaesthesia, including interscalene blockAbility to work independently, take responsibility for an operating list and make appropriate decisions on patient suitability, escalation and transferEvidence of participation in clinical auditAwareness and practical understanding of clinical governanceCommitment to quality improvement, safe care and service developmentDesirableRecognised expertise in an anaesthetic subspecialtyAdditional advanced regional anaesthetic techniques beyond the essential upper-limb requirementPrevious experience working at consultant levelPrevious experience working in the independent healthcare sector

Additional Criteria

Essential Ability to develop, present and operationalise coherent service-development ideasAbility to lead a team and delegate appropriatelyWillingness to work in partnership with management and clinical leadersExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, relatives and healthcare professionalsAbility and willingness to integrate fully with consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary teamAbility to work effectively across a mixed model of employed consultants and anaesthetists working under practising privileges, maintaining consistent clinical and governance standardsAbility to teach and support junior staff effectivelyProven commitment to continuing medical education and professional developmentHonesty and reliabilityCaring, patient-centred approachEnquiring and critical approach to workResilience and ability to remain calm under pressureFlexibility in a changing health serviceAbility to take overall responsibility for patientsWillingness to support agreed Sulis Hospital prioritiesDesirableCompleted management or leadership courseEvidence of clinical leadership activityAbility to communicate effectively with external agencies and other disciplinesRelevant teaching qualification or evidence of sustained educational activityDisclosure 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameSulis Hospital BathAddressSulis HospitalFoxcote AvenuePeasedown St JohnBathBA2 8SQUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSulis Hospital BathAddressSulis HospitalFoxcote AvenuePeasedown St JohnBathBA2 8SQUnited KingdomEmployer's website