Consultant Anaesthetist

Job description

Consultant Anaesthetist – General / Major Surgery

Northampton General Hospital | University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Full-Time | 10 PAs

NHS Consultant Salary + On-Call Supplement

Start Date: ASAP

We are recruiting a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in major general, urology, and gynae-oncology surgery to join a well-established department in Northampton.

About the Role

• Deliver anaesthesia for major elective and complex surgical procedures
• Work across general surgery, urology, gynae-oncology, and day surgery
• Participate in a 1:12 on-call rota
• Contribute to perioperative care, MDT working, and service development
• Support teaching, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

The department supports around 20,000 procedures annually across multiple theatre suites and specialist services.

What We’re Looking For

• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise
• CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility)
• Experience in major general and complex surgical anaesthesia
• Interest in perioperative medicine (desirable)

Why Apply?

• Supportive, experienced consultant team
• Modern theatres and critical care facilities
• Strong teaching links with the University of Leicester
• Opportunities for leadership and career development

Get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English