• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-1169?language=en&page=997&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthetics. Specialist interests will be accommodated in discussion with the department.

  We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA or equivalent and have evidence of extensive experience within anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of our services and who will contribute to a positive departmental culture.

  The Anaesthetic departments at University Hospitals across all sites, are extremely forward thinking and have established themselves within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings.

  St Richard's Hospital is currently the largest NHS bariatric surgery provider in the south of England, we welcome applications from candidates with a bariatric interest.

  The hospital is located between the sea and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests.

  Main duties of the job

  Successful applicants will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a broad range of surgical specialties, including Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo-facial, Urology and Gynaecology.

  St Richard's Hospital has 10 main operating theatres, 3 Day Surgery theatres, and an Obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic Department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the major surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Urology, Plastic surgery and Ophthalmology. Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology and Accident and Emergency Departments. In addition, the Department is responsible for the running of the acute pain services, and the maintenance of the obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia service for those on the General Anaesthetic rota.

  Pre-assessment services are provided across all three sites with consultants providing dedicated consultant led clinics. Cardio-pulmonary exercise testing clinics are also provided on the Worthing site.

  About us

  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

  As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

  Details

  Date posted

  19 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  279-MWSRHCONANAES-473-A

  Job locations

  St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

  Spitalfield Lane

  Chichester

  PO19 6SE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful applicant will part take in the General Anaesthetic rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Stabilisation of paediatric emergencies prior to transfer is undertaken by both the General Anaesthetic rota and the Intensive Care rota.

  On Call Commitment is a 1 in 12 frequency at Category A and attracts a 3% supplement.

  Please see attached the job description for a full description of the role and the main responsibilities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The successful applicant will part take in the General Anaesthetic rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Stabilisation of paediatric emergencies prior to transfer is undertaken by both the General Anaesthetic rota and the Intensive Care rota.

  On Call Commitment is a 1 in 12 frequency at Category A and attracts a 3% supplement.

  Please see attached the job description for a full description of the role and the main responsibilities.

  Person Specification

  Experience /Qualifications

  Essential

  • oBasic medical degre
  • oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree related to Anaesthesia

  Clinical Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • oAdvanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
  • oDeliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients under going complex general surgical procedures

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation & Planning

  Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

  Academic & Research

  Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

  Career Progression and Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date
  • o Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

  Person Specification

  Experience /Qualifications

  Essential

  • oBasic medical degre
  • oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
  • oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
  • oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
  • oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

  Desirable

  • Higher Degree related to Anaesthesia

  Clinical Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • oAdvanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
  • oDeliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients under going complex general surgical procedures

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

  Organisation & Planning

  Essential

  • oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
  • oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

  Desirable

  • oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

  Teaching Skills

  Essential

  • oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

  Desirable

  • oRecognised teaching qualification

  Academic & Research

  Essential

  • oEvidence of participation in audit

  Desirable

  • Research experience
  • Publications
  • Prizes and honours

  Career Progression and Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • oAppropriate progression of career to date
  • o Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

  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 (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 the 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).

  Additional information

  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 (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 the 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

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

  Spitalfield Lane

  Chichester

  PO19 6SE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  St Richard’s Hospital and must be prepared to travel to all sites within the Trust

  Spitalfield Lane

  Chichester

  PO19 6SE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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