East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

We are inviting applications for a 12-month Locum Consultant Anaesthetist post at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, with a specialist interest in Day Surgery and Regional Anaesthesia. The post is based across our two acute hospital sites in Eastbourne, Hastings and the Sussex Surgical Centre, and includes participation in the general on-call rota.

The role offers opportunities to develop and deliver anaesthesia services for a wide range of surgical specialties, tailored to the individual's training, skills, and interests.

Main duties of the job

Our department provides comprehensive anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, acute pain, and critical care services across both sites. We are a collaborative, motivated, and supportive team, committed to innovation, education, and high-quality patient care. We welcome applications from dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to our expanding service.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQEB-1131

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthesia is delivered across two acute sites Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) with dedicated services for both elective and emergency care.

Please refer to Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthesia is delivered across two acute sites Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) with dedicated services for both elective and emergency care.

Please refer to Job Description

Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting
  • Demonstrates previous experience in day-case anaesthesia

Desirable

  • Regional anaesthesia
  • Paediatric anaesthesia
  • Perioperative Training

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

  • CCT in Anaesthesia
  • Higher Qualification: a.ND b.PhD c.MSc d.MRCP
Person Specification

Training and experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting
  • Demonstrates previous experience in day-case anaesthesia

Desirable

  • Regional anaesthesia
  • Paediatric anaesthesia
  • Perioperative Training

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

  • Full registration with GMC
  • FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

  • CCT in Anaesthesia
  • Higher Qualification: a.ND b.PhD c.MSc d.MRCP

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, Anaesthetics

James Bennett

james.bennett4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQEB-1131

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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