Consultant Anaesthetist | Royal NHS Trust

Consultant Anaesthetist | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

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Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

28/02/2026

This role is for a Consultant Anaesthetist at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. The position involves providing anaesthetic services in line with the Job Plan and participating in on-call arrangements for New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital. The advert notes the closing date and is forthcoming from the Trust’s recruitment process.

The post includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate as part of the job information provided in the attached documents.

To assist the lead in the development of general anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan, and to deputise for absent colleagues as far as is practicable.

Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients and to ensure that general anaesthetic services are delivered safely and in a timely manner.

To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust, and to develop and maintain relevant skills and interests as per the Personal Development Plan.

The advert notes that jobs are advertised through the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

• Cover the general on-call rota, including on-call for New Cross Hospital and second on-call.
• Assist the lead in developing general anaesthesia services according to the job plan.
• Lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients.
• Manage general anaesthetic services to ensure safety and timeliness of delivery.
• Lead in developing and showcasing general anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
• Develop local services and practice using appropriate quality improvement projects.
• Provide anaesthetic services as agreed in the Job Plan and take ongoing responsibility for patients under care.
• Co-operate with other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• Deputise for absent colleagues as far as practicable.
• Ensure adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in patient care to contact you when necessary.
• Plan and deliver developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust.

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
• FRCA or equivalent

• CCT training or equivalent
• Subspecialty training or equivalent