Consultant Anaesthetist

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 23 July 2026

We are looking for an enthusiastic General Anaesthetist to join a well‑established Anaesthetic Department as a Consultant. The Department provides anaesthetic cover for three sites, maintains Critical Care facilities and Chronic Pain Clinics. The successful applicant will join the on‑call rota at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with a current frequency of 1:14 (approximately 1:12–1:15) and will cover general emergency theatre, obstetric theatres and A&E.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will provide excellent Anaesthetic services across Doncaster, Bassetlaw and Mexborough, taking an equal share of emergency anaesthetic cover and participating in a reciprocal on‑call rota. The role also includes covering absences of consultant colleagues during short periods.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent acceptable to the GMC
• Licence to Practise
• Specialist register for Anaesthetics or within 6 months of admission to the register for trainees, or eligibility to be on the GMC specialist register for other categories of Doctor

Experience and Achievements

• High level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Anaesthesia
• Expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty
• Understanding of current issues within Anaesthesia and NHS
• Ability to work with and lead others across professions
• Wide based experience in Anaesthesia
• Attendance at a recognised management course

Teaching and training

• Experience and enthusiasm for teaching postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Academic achievements and evidence of research publications
• Attendance at a teaching course
• Formal qualification in teaching/education

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of audit principles and participation in audit projects with implementation of outcomes
• Critical appraisal skillsKnowledge of research methodology

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

• Proficiency in IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Evidence of innovation
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Self‑awareness of strengths and weaknesses and impact of behaviour on others
• Access to own transport

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations across the Trust network
• Requirement of EPP Clearance and DBS disclosure where applicable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups including those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year (pro‑rata per annum)