Job Summary
Applications are invited for substantive consultant posts with as main interests in General Subspecialties and Trauma Anaesthesia. This is a full‑time post at 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs for SPA in support of personal CPD, preparation for GMC appraisal and revalidation. (Up to four substantive posts are available).
Applicants should have the FRCA or an equivalent qualification and have suitable experience as described in the person specification in the job plan description. They should be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of their expected CCT date at the time of interview. Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum two years working for the NHS) is essential.
For the timetable / DCC please see detailed info in the main advert. Specialist skills required include advanced training in perioperative medicine, trauma and regional anaesthesia. A proportion of the workload (flexible annualised sessions) has to be delivered at prime‑time hours, at weekends and/or in the evenings. The workload during general on‑calls does not ordinarily include obstetrics, paeds, ITU, major trauma, neuro, cardiac, which are all covered by separate consultant rotas. However at times when workload exceeds manpower, you may be asked to help consultant colleagues on different rotas (example major trauma, obstetrics). We will support applicants to pursue their subspecialty interests, as far as practicable.
Job Responsibilities
Commitment, enthusiasm, leadership qualities and ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
Participate in clinical governance activities within the service centre.
Observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures drawn up with the profession on clinical matters, and follow the standing orders and financial instructions of St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust.
Have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
Work in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
Ensure skills are up‑to‑date and relevant to the role, follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
Comply with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust No Smoking Policies.
Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Recognise that this job description is not exhaustive and that details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the postholder.
Essential Qualifications
Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent.
FRCA or equivalent.
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practice.
A minimum of 2 years experience of working in the NHS.
Desirable Qualifications
MSc, PhD or similar, echocardiography skills.
Experience
Publications in peer‑reviewed literature.
Publications in book chapters or poster presentations at conferences.
Publications in journals and/or letters published.
Presentations at national/inter‑national conferences.
Presentations at departmental/hospital level / Grand Rounds or similar.
Research experience example Local Investigator etc.
Clinical Skills
Major Trauma and orthopaedics.
Advanced regional skills (including nerve catheters).
General subspecialties including vascular.
Perioperative Medicine skills (for PACU, high‑risk clinics or similar).
TIVA techniques.
Teaching Skills
Evidence to show teaching junior anaesthetic colleagues.
Evidence to show teaching consultant colleagues (example anaesthetic and surgical).
Evidence to show teaching nursing staff/ODPs/multi‑disciplinary.
Evidence to show teaching medical students.
Evidence of teaching in a simulator centre.
Awards or prizes for presentations delivered or other aspects of medical career.
Post‑graduate teaching qualification, Trainer.
Resuscitation Skills
Resuscitation certification: current adult resuscitation (ALS or similar, but not iLS).
Resuscitation certification: current paediatric resuscitation (APLS or similar, but not PiLS).
Resuscitation Instructor: current or experience in resuscitation courses.
European Trauma Course or similar.
IT Skills
Designing infographics/posters.
Good IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams or similar).
Leadership Skills
Management role example.
On‑call rota management.
Course / conference organiser.
Trainee representative or similar.
Post‑graduate qualification in leadership and management.
Lead role in an established service or a developing service.
Non‑clinical management experience.
Well‑being Skills
Evidence of projects/experience in supporting colleagues in well‑being & coping strategies.
Audit & QI Skills
Evidence of completion of audit and/or QI projects.
Evidence of leading clinical audits, implementing change, monitoring compliance.
Awareness of service development issues.
Personal Qualities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Hobbies/interests outside medicine.
MSF feedback within last three years.
Evidence of willingness to work flexibly to accommodate demands of clinical work and support colleagues.
Evidence of teamwork.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and such a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
Employer’s Website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Details
Date posted: 18 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Locum
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 200-SNCT-712895-7753474-JT
Job locations: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
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