UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient About The Role Are you a skilled Consultant Anaesthetist looking for a flexible role that offers the opportunity to deliver outstanding patient care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance? We are seeking a dedicated clinician to join our multidisciplinary team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet on a 22-hour per week employed contract. Working within our modern elective surgical hospital, you'll support a range of specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology, delivering high-quality anaesthetic care and helping us achieve exceptional outcomes for every patient. As our Consultant Anaesthetist , you'll provide a broad range of general and regional anaesthetic services across our elective surgical pathways. Working closely with surgeons, theatre teams and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. Alongside your clinical duties, you'll contribute to governance activities, service development, education and audit programmes, helping us continuously improve the care we provide. Participation in the consultant on-call rota will also be required. What you'll be doing Delivering general and regional anaesthesia across elective surgical services. Supporting Orthopaedic, General Surgery, ENT and Ophthalmology procedures. Participating in pre-assessment clinics and patient optimisation. Taking part in the consultant on-call rota. Providing specialist advice and support to colleagues and Resident Medical Officers. Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records. Contributing to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. Participating in departmental, governance and MDT meetings. Supporting service development and pathway enhancements. Teaching and mentoring junior doctors, anaesthetic practitioners and other healthcare professionals. What we’ll look for in you 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. A patient-focused approach and commitment to clinical excellence. What you can expect in return A competitive salary based on experience - substantive employment only to be considered A performance related incentive scheme The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development including 10 days CPD per year based on full-time hours. 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days plus bank holidays based on full-time hours. An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme #J-18808-Ljbffr
Consultant Anaesthetist in Somerset employer: Practice Plus Group
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our staff and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Central Private Healthcare Administrator, you will enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care across our private healthcare network. Join us in a role that not only enhances your career but also allows you to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient experiences.
