Consultant Anaesthetist | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Posting date:	29 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 February 2026
Location:	Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
Company:	Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7771934/225-DIV1-7684427-A

Summary

Please see JD document attachment for a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities.

This includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate.

Person Specification

Please see Person Specification document attachment for the full details.

Essential Qualifications:
• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
• FRCA or equivalent

Essential Experience: CCT training or equivalent

Desirable Experience: Subspecialty training or equivalent

The post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.
1. To assist the lead in the development of regional anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan
2. Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients
3. Have the skills required to manage regional anaesthesia services, ensuing that they are delivered is safe and timely, benefiting both patients and the organisation
4. Lead in developing and showcasing regional anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum
5. To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your car
6. To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leav
7. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable
8. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary
9. To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Critical Care Services Directorate for the Trust
10. To develop & maintain such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the necessary anaesthesia skills as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan)


This advert closes on Friday 20 Feb 2026