Consultant in Anaesthesia

Consultant in Anaesthesia

Closing date: 29 June 2026.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join its growing anaesthesia team.

Specialist interests sought:

• Airway & Perioperative Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Obstetrics
• Urology
• Gynaecology
• Upper and lower limb arthroplasty

Key information for candidates:

• Applications from candidates who are in the process of having submitted a CESR application and are being considered by the GMC within six months at the time of interview will be considered.
• The trust has 84 Consultant Anaesthetists, 36 Specialty Doctors and 48 Trainees, providing a varied and fulfilling career.

Main duties of the job

The job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Assistant Clinical Director, on behalf of the Executive Medical Director. Duties may be modified in line with changing service requirements, subject to mutual agreement and clinical director approval.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full details of the main responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent higher qualification (e.g., FCARCSI)
• Life Support Qualifications ALS
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application
• Evidence of entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or Portfolio Pathway) or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement, or evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration / Portfolio application (must be provided prior to interview)
• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty

Management & Administrative Experience

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
• Attended a leadership/management course for consultants

Teaching Experience

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of teaching clinical skills
• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit/Research Experience

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and quality improvement projects, evidence of QI
• Evidence of relevant academic and research

Communication

• Experience of formal presentations

Clinical Knowledge

• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
• 1 year NHS experience
• Interest in an area of Anaesthesia complementary to existing consultants

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

Benefits:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment to after joining the team
• Employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes