Consultant in Anaesthesia with interest in Specialist Surgery

Overview

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with interest in Specialist Surgery. The closing date is 28 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post provides on-call groups at John Radcliffe Hospital, the Nuffield Orthopaedics Centre and the Churchill Hospital. These replacement posts follow retirements. They suit anaesthetists seeking a consultant career in a major teaching hospital with expertise in major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery. The Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics is one of the largest in the country, known for a friendly, diverse and inclusive team, supported by outstanding surgical colleagues. The department provides comprehensive elective and emergency services for a wide range of surgical and diagnostic specialties.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust. Details in the attached job description, person specification and job plan are available for further information.

Job responsibilities

Clinical: The focus is delivery of high-quality anaesthesia for major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery. Flexible sessions allow the post-holder to maintain interests in other areas of anaesthesia. Out of hours the post-holders will be on call to provide emergency cover for general surgery, trauma, specialist surgery including vascular procedures, plastics, ENT, stroke thrombectomy and transplantation depending on specialist interests and clinical experience.

Teaching/Research

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust; the post-holders are required to participate in teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. This will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. Contributions to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.

Clinical Governance

The post-holders will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.

Personal and Professional Development

The post-holders must keep fully up-to-date and demonstrate this through Appraisal. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, to support study, postgraduate training activities, CME, and other development needs.

Management

The post-holders will work within the Trust's management policies, undertake administrative duties, and run their clinical service under direction, acknowledging finite resources and obtaining prior agreement for changes requiring additional resources.

Person Specification Qualifications/Training

• Medical degree FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent) or within 6 months at the date of interview; advanced training or fellowship in the sub-specialist clinical area
• ALS/ATLS/APLS provider

Experience

• Ability to work independently at consultant level and as a team member
• Evidence of decision-making at consultant level and managing complex cases
• Advanced training or fellowship, or equivalent in sub-specialist area
• Evidence of completion of additional training in other relevant sub-specialty
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent leadership and ability to lead a clinical team
• Administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of the NHS and Clinical Networks
• Understanding of working in a regional referral centre
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in teaching and training
• Contribution to clinical governance, risk management and audit
• Research activity
• Training in clinical management
• Experience in implementing change
• Peer-reviewed publications

Other requirements

• Full registration and licence to practise
• Live within 10 miles of the Trust (unless negotiated); full driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust