Consultant Anaesthetist | The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| 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: | 7771990/225-DIV1-7687183-A |
Summary
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
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.
Staff are expected to cover the general on-call rota which includes being on-call for new cross and second on-call.
1. To assist the lead in the development of general 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 general anaesthetic services, ensuring that they are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Benefiting both patients and the organisation.
4. Lead in developing and showcasing general anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
5. Develop local services and practice using appropriate quality improvement projects.
6. To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your care
1. To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.
1. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
1. 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.
1. To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust.
1. 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