Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Anaesthesia (YC73)

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

Due to a resignation of the previous postholder, we are currently advertising for a Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist. This post is for 10 programmed activities. The post holder will be expected to participate in a 1:10 on-call rota. A breakdown of the draft job plan for the post is included in the information pack.

The post offers the opportunity to work in a small, ACSA accredited department in an award winning hospital in an area of outstanding natural beauty within the heart of England in the rolling countryside near Skipton and Ilkley, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team of Consultants and will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the Department of Anaesthesia at Airedale Hospital.

Applicants must -

  1. be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK. (If you are a trainee, currently on a UK training programme, and are not yet on the specialist register, please provide details of your expected CCT date on your application form) Or
  2. be an associate specialist within the UK and able to demonstrate ability to work at consultant level via CV and interview.

The initial job plan is for 10 PA's with opportunity for extra PA's (up to 12 in total). Time is allocated within job plans for any additional responsibilities in addition to SPA time. Professional leave is available for additional responsibilities in addition to study leave.

About us

Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside.

The successful applicant will join a team of enthusiastic anaesthetists who can offer expertise and training in Regional Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Leadership and Sustainability, Quality Improvement, and Perioperative Medicine. The department has recently been awarded Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) having been commended by ACSA in many aspects including team communication, simulation training and Specialty Doctor career development.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7768917

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description & person specification attached within the advert

For candidates interested in a joint ICU and Anaesthesia post, please apply via the Consultant in Intensive Care advert that is out alongside this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description & person specification attached within the advert

For candidates interested in a joint ICU and Anaesthesia post, please apply via the Consultant in Intensive Care advert that is out alongside this post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • GMC Registration
  • FRCA or FFARCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualifications ATLS / ALS / APLS / PALS
  • Attendance at recognised management course
  • Intermediate/Advanced level ICM or Obstetrics
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Be on the GMC Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date or SAS/AS signed off by CD to work at Consultant level
  • Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications

Desirable

  • Management & leadership experience

Skills

Essential

  • Wide general experience of anaesthesia including perioperative medicine and obstetrics
  • Ability to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota
  • Evidence of clear/lucid written skills
  • Experience of teaching and supervision of postgraduate trainees
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • IT skills

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Desirable

  • Attendance at "training the trainers" course
  • Attendance at assessment and appraisal course
  • Presentations at regional/national conferences
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • GMC Registration
  • FRCA or FFARCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • Higher academic qualifications ATLS / ALS / APLS / PALS
  • Attendance at recognised management course
  • Intermediate/Advanced level ICM or Obstetrics
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Be on the GMC Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date or SAS/AS signed off by CD to work at Consultant level
  • Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications

Desirable

  • Management & leadership experience

Skills

Essential

  • Wide general experience of anaesthesia including perioperative medicine and obstetrics
  • Ability to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota
  • Evidence of clear/lucid written skills
  • Experience of teaching and supervision of postgraduate trainees
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
  • IT skills

Other Attributes

Essential

  • Ability and willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
  • Evidence of involvement in quality improvement initiatives

Desirable

  • Attendance at "training the trainers" course
  • Attendance at assessment and appraisal course
  • Presentations at regional/national conferences

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Dr Tamsin Gregory

tamsin.gregory@nhs.net

01535292185

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

423-7768917

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Keighley

BD20 6TD


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