Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Peri-operative care: 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 an interest in peri-operative care to make a real difference in a thriving and innovative environment.

Joining our team means becoming part of a warm, collaborative department that has proudly held ACSA Accreditation since 2015. Our team is known for its clinical excellence, commitment to research, and the positive feedback we regularly receive from our rotating trainees. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your personal life. Plus, we have a vibrant social program and a dedicated anaesthetic coffee room–fondly known as the ‘Back Bar’.

Nestled on the beautiful Devon/Cornwall border, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the amenities of a bustling city with the tranquility of the moors and the sea right on your doorstep.

Our peri-operative MDT team is collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking. With the exciting opening of our new Dartmoor building in late 2025, we will have a state-of-the-art peri-operative service designed with both patients and staff in mind. We’re looking for a colleague to help grow our peri-operative clinic services, including CPET and high-risk clinics, and to contribute to the development of key initiatives like prehabilitation, a new PACU, and peri-operative ward rounds.

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. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver expert anaesthesia care for procedures spanning general surgery, major trauma, obstetrics, neurosurgery, and beyond. At the core of our work is a commitment to putting people at the heart of our service, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients in a compassionate and professional manner.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will actively contribute to teaching and training. We have a strong partnership with the University of Plymouth, and as part of this role, you will engage in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. This will involve mentoring junior doctors, delivering lectures, and supporting clinical learning. You will also be encouraged to participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities, ensuring ongoing professional development for both yourself and the team.

As the department evolves, your job plan will adapt to meet service development needs, while also aligning with your personal professional interests. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of peri-operative care in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • CCT or CESR within 6 months
  • GMC registered with a license to practice
  • Excellent patient and colleague feedback
  • SIA in peri-operative care

Desirable

  • SIA in regional anaesthesia
  • Publications or oral presentations
  • Excellence in research or QI
  • Prizes

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Mature and professional approach

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 August 2026

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