Locum Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist

Locum Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist

The closing date is 23 July 2026

The Cardiothoracic Unit is a hard working and cohesive group of clinical professionals providing high quality care for the people of Staffordshire and surrounding areas.

Main duties of the job

A unique and exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at the UHNM Heart Centre (incorporating Thoracic Surgery). UHNM Cardiothoracic Surgery serves both local and regional patients, providing the highest standards of anaesthetic care for leading edge procedures, including complex aorto-vascular work, Mitral Clip, minimal invasive cardiac bypass surgery and TAVI. The successful applicant will join a team of 10 Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists, working within the integrated cardiac services, which includes Cardiothoracic Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and a comprehensive Cardiology Department. The service is continuing to expand and the ideal candidate will focus on providing the highest possible standard of patient care and contributing to service growth, development and innovation.

About us

We have three theatres providing support for two cardiac and one thoracic list each day. There are approximately 750 cardiac cases and 700 thoracic cases performed each year. To facilitate post-operative care, we have a dedicated 16-bed Cardiothoracic ITU staffed by speciality trained nursing staff and health care professionals. Currently we have 5 cardiac surgeons and 4 thoracic surgeons, who are supported by junior and experienced doctors in training.

The very busy cardiology department has three intervention suites which support a wide range of activities. The Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists support a very active TAVI programme as well as ASD and PFO closures, Mitral Clips and atrial appendage closure devices. We have a very busy EPS service with pacing and defib devices and ablation processes for AF including PVI.

Job responsibilities

A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC or CESR

Clinical Experience & Training

• Experience working as a Fellow or an Advanced Trainee in CT Anaesthesia
• TOE certification
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and supervision
• Experience of clinical supervision and mentorship

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Experience in research
• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of continuing research

  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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust