Job Title: Consultant Anaesthetist – 2 Posts (ITU, Obstetrics/General)
Hours per week: 10 sessions per week (Additional On call rota)
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th February 2025
Interview Date: 6th March 2025
*This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *
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We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic consultants (with interest in ITU & Obstetrics/General). These posts aim to convert locum posts to substantive posts. It provides opportunity for the appointees to introduce new ideas and contribute to the progress of the department.
The post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity in addition to area of interest. The theatre lists are provisional and may be altered after discussion, if necessary. An element of flexibility in the job plan is crucial to the smooth running of the service to meet the contractual commitments and changing service demands on a weekly basis, with 10% of sessions being flexible.
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘ excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
The post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity in addition to area of interest.
For the example job plan please refer to the Job Description for further information.

1.0 PA’s are included each week for on Call duties, this was established from Consultant-on-call diaries and will be continuously reviewed. Consultant anaesthetists currently work 1:19 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres and Maternity cover. The department is ultimately committed to separating the consultant-on-call for ICU and Theatres/Maternity.
This post will attract a job plan of 10 PA’s of which 8.5 will be direct patient care. Further clinical sessions may be undertaken by mutual consent and with suitable recompense. This job plan may be amended in consultation with the post holder as Trust developments evolve, and as part of the appraisal process.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached