Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS

  • Coventry
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • Just now
Proposed interview date is 23rd October 2025You are warmly invited to apply for these posts of locum consultant anaesthetist. The successful candidates will have a broad-based training in anaesthesia and will have the ability to care for complex patients having major surgeries. The role involves a commitment to supporting the out of hours emergency cardiac anaesthesia services at University Hospital.University Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is the Major Trauma centre for the Central England Trauma Network. We have a large Department of Anaesthesia which delivers perioperative care to around 44,000 elective and emergency patients. We provide anaesthesia and perioperative care for all major sub-specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and renal transplant services.Main duties of the job
  • To provide and further develop anaesthesia, pain and critical care services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
  • To actively participate in the teaching and training of junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals in anaesthesia and critical care.
  • To take part in the general activities of consultants at the Trust - teaching, clinical governance, administration, management etc. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the consultants' particular interests and aptitudes.
  • To support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care.
About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.There has never been a better time to join our team.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year Per AnnumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number218-T3-MED-7444359Job locationsUniversity Hospital Coventry & WarwickshireClifford Bridge RoadCoventryCV2 2DXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this Locum Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this Locum Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and ExperienceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Teaching/ Educational ExperienceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Management and LeadershipEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Professional DevelopmentEssential
  • Meets all essential
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Meets all essentail
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
  • Meets all essential
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and ExperienceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Teaching/ Educational ExperienceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Management and LeadershipEssential
  • Meets all essential
Desirable
  • Meets all desirable
Professional DevelopmentEssential
  • Meets all essential
Personal AttributesEssential
  • Meets all essentail
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential
  • Meets all essential

NHS