Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Job summary

We’re excited to invite a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our dynamic, forward-thinking department! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience or interest in peri-operative allergy to make a real impact in a supportive and innovative environment. Experience of major general neuroanaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and working in a major trauma centre would also be of value. We also would value an active interest in research as we work towards being a centre of research excellence.

Our department has proudly held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is known for its clinical excellence, strong research culture, and positive feedback from rotating trainees. We are a warm, collaborative team that values professional development, education, and teamwork.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We support a range offlexible workingoptions to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

You’ll also enjoy a vibrant social programme and our dedicated anaesthetic coffee room — fondly known as theBack Bar.

Located on the beautiful Devon/Cornwall border, Plymouth offers the perfect mix of city living and access to the moors and coast, with excellent transport links nearby.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team, providing high-quality anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties, including general surgery, major trauma, obstetrics, and neurosurgery (all covered by on call duties) At the heart of our service is a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care of the highest standard. A requirement of this job is to be able to run our peri-operative allergy clinic independently.

In addition to clinical duties, you will contribute to teaching and training through our partnership with the University of Plymouth. This includes mentoring junior doctors, delivering lectures, and supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate clinical learning. You’ll also be encouraged to participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.

As our department evolves, your job plan will adapt to support both service needs and your professional interests. We are expanding, which also gives you the opportunity to help shape and create care for our community for the future.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming team and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across our workforce. We value flexible working and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and working patterns

Person Specification

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Essential

  • CCT or CESR
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Broad experience of adult anaesthesia

Desirable

  • Experience of working at UHP

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Essential

  • Evidence of excellent patient feedback

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).

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

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