Job summary
Consultant Anaesthetist with interest in Chronic Pain
10 sessions per week (On call)
Fixed Term - 12 Months
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Closing Date: 24th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC - March 2026
**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 an enthusiastic consultant with interest in chronic pain. This post is being advertised as a fixed-term 12-month Locum Consultant appointment to replace a substantive consultant who is leaving the department.
The post is fully funded and embedded within existing service capacity, reflecting established departmental need. There is a clear intention to progress to a substantive consultant appointment at the end of the 12-month period, subject to successful appraisal, departmental agreement and organisational process.
Main duties of the job
This post will attract a job plan of 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs will be for 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. On-call Duties: 1.0 PA is included each week for on-call duties. This was established from consultant-on-call diaries and will be continuously reviewed.
About us
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:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to outpatient clinic and pain theatre, the post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity. To meet the changing demands of patient care and service delivery patterns it is possible that some flexibility will be introduced into consultant work programs. The theatre lists are provisional and may be altered after discussion, if necessary. An element of flexibility in the job plan is crucial for 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.
This post will attract a job plan of 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs will be for 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.
On-call Duties: 1.0 PA is included each week for on-call duties. This was established from consultant-on-call diaries and will be continuously reviewed. Consultant Anaesthetists currently work 1:16 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres and Maternity cover.
Consultant Anaesthetists currently work 1:16 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres andMaternity cover. The department is ultimately committed to separating the Consultant-oncall for ICU and Theatres / Maternity.
Example Job Plan: Week 1
Monday - Pain Clinic AM & PMTuesday SPA- AM & PMWednesday - OFFThursday - Anaesthetic Theatre AM & PMFriday - Pain Theatre AM & PM
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to outpatient clinic and pain theatre, the post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity. To meet the changing demands of patient care and service delivery patterns it is possible that some flexibility will be introduced into consultant work programs. The theatre lists are provisional and may be altered after discussion, if necessary. An element of flexibility in the job plan is crucial for 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.
This post will attract a job plan of 10 PAs of which 8.5 PAs will be for 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.
On-call Duties: 1.0 PA is included each week for on-call duties. This was established from consultant-on-call diaries and will be continuously reviewed. Consultant Anaesthetists currently work 1:16 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres and Maternity cover.
Consultant Anaesthetists currently work 1:16 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres andMaternity cover. The department is ultimately committed to separating the Consultant-oncall for ICU and Theatres / Maternity.
Example Job Plan: Week 1
Monday - Pain Clinic AM & PMTuesday SPA- AM & PMWednesday - OFFThursday - Anaesthetic Theatre AM & PMFriday - Pain Theatre AM & PM
Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
- Entry on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) FRCA or equivalent exam
- ALS / APLS provider status
Desirable
- ATLS, MOET Provider Status
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of six months training in Intensive Care Medicine at specialty registrar level or equivalent
- Advanced training in chronic pain
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Skills and Abilities
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
- Experience in implementing electronic patient record system
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in anaesthesia
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- ATLS, MOET Provider Status
- Certified training in Medical Education
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in implementing electronic patient record system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility, coupled with ability to work effectively within a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 20 minutes when on call
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
- All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to be checked against ISA Vetting and Barring lists and may require ISA registration
Person Specification
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
- Entry on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) FRCA or equivalent exam
- ALS / APLS provider status
Desirable
- ATLS, MOET Provider Status
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of six months training in Intensive Care Medicine at specialty registrar level or equivalent
- Advanced training in chronic pain
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Skills and Abilities
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Desirable
- Experience in implementing electronic patient record system
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in anaesthesia
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- ATLS, MOET Provider Status
- Certified training in Medical Education
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
- Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in implementing electronic patient record system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexibility, coupled with ability to work effectively within a team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 20 minutes when on call
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
- All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to be checked against ISA Vetting and Barring lists and may require ISA registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
