Consultant in Anaesthesia with interest in Specialist Surgery

Job summary

The new consultants are required to join the oncall groups of anaesthetists at the John Radcliffe hospital, the Nuffield Orthopaedics centre and the Churchill hospital sites which are part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. These posts are replacement posts following retirements. These posts would suit anaesthetists seeking to have a consultant career in a major teaching hospital with considerable expertise in major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery.

The Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics is one of the largest departments in the country. The department is well known for having a friendly, diverse and inclusive Anaesthetics team, supported by outstanding surgical colleagues. The department provides a comprehensive elective and emergency service for a wide range of surgical and diagnostics specialties.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this post is the delivery of high-quality anaesthesia for major cancer surgery, complex vascular procedures, major trauma, orthopaedics and plastics trauma surgery. There are in addition flexible sessions in the posts allowing the post-holder to maintain an interest and skills in other areas of anaesthesia. Out of hours the post-holders will be on call to provide emergency cover for general surgery, trauma, specialist surgery including vascular procedures, plastics, ENT, stroke thrombectomy and transplantation depending upon their specialist interests and clinical experience.

Code for internal use only: YBZ8W6S

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Medical degree FRCA or equivalent
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent) or within 6 months at the date of interview Advanced training or fellowship in the sub-specialist clinical area

Desirable

• ALS/ATLS/APLS provider

Experience

Essential

• To be able to work independently at consultant level and perform as a member of a team.
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
• Advanced training or fellowship, or experience in the sub -specialist clinical area.

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of additional training in other relevant sub-specialty
• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent leadership skills
• Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
• Effective administrative and time management skills
• Knowledge of the NHS and the role of Clinical Networks
• Understanding of the complexities of working in a regional referral centre
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
• Good written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
• Evidence of research activity

Desirable

• Training in clinical management
• Education qualification
• Experience in implementing change
• Peer reviewed publications

Other requirements

Essential

• Full registration and license to practice
• To live within 10 miles of the trust (unless negotiated otherwise). Full Driving licence

Closing Date: 13 July 2026