• Job Description

  Req#: C9410-25-0114?language=en&page=229&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  To cover an expansion in services we are pleased to invite applicants to an exciting opportunity to work as part of the collaborative anaesthetic team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the country.

  Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital was recently rated outstanding by the Quality Care Commission for the second time and was the first specialist Trust to have received this rating.

  The organisation continues to grow and additional Anaesthetic consultants will support service delivery and maintain high quality care to our patients. The successful applicants will be expected to provide anaesthetic care to patients in theatres, critical care area and catheter laboratories.

  Main duties of the job

  The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years and carries out a wide range of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (excluding transplantation). These service developments are supported by a modern 30 bedded Critical Care Unit that complements our 9 dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres and 7 catheter laboratories, including a specialised hybrid theatre designed for endovascular aortic work and TAVI procedures. Robotic surgery has been recently introduced for thoracic and cardiac procedures.

  We are looking for candidates who share our passion for cohesive team working, civility and kindness to deliver best possible care for our patients. If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience and would like to become part of our successful team as we move forward with our ambitious plans, we would welcome your application.

  Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months cardiothoracic anaesthesia experience, hold full GMC registration and be on the specialist register.

  About us

  As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

  We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

  We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

  Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

  Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

  Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq

  Details

  Date posted

  08 July 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

  410-CLIN-7285994-A

  Job locations

  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

  Thomas Drive

  Liverpool

  L14 3PE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  INTRODUCTION

  The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.

  The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.

  The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:

  184 medical and surgical beds:

  25 day case beds

  12 bed cystic fibrosis ward

  30 Critical care beds

  9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres

  Endoscopy suite

  Recovery room

  X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner

  Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

  7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories

  One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre

  Newly refurbished research laboratories

  Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)

  Da Vinci Robotic surgery

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  INTRODUCTION

  The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.

  The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.

  The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:

  184 medical and surgical beds:

  25 day case beds

  12 bed cystic fibrosis ward

  30 Critical care beds

  9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres

  Endoscopy suite

  Recovery room

  X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner

  Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory

  7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories

  One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre

  Newly refurbished research laboratories

  Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)

  Da Vinci Robotic surgery

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Education

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
  • FRCA or equivalent diploma
  • Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
  • Post-Graduate Prizes
  • Full TOE accreditation

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
  • Recent experience working in an NHS setting
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines

  Desirable

  • Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
  • Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
  • Experience and interest in critical care

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and written skills
  • High level of team working and communication skills
  • Active regular participation in teaching and training
  • Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
  • Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
  • Regular commitment to continuing medical education
  • Evidence of reflective practice
  • Evidence of involvement in clinical research
  • Presentations at regional and national meetings

  Desirable

  • Experience of audit management
  • Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
  • Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
  • ALS/ATLS instructor
  • Continuing plans for funded research
  • Author of recent peer reviewed publications
  • Experience of conducting research projects

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
  • Listens to colleagues
  • Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
  • Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
  • Flexibility in a changing work environment
  • Evidence of patient centred care
  • Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP

  Desirable

  • Evidence of Leadership qualities

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Education

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with licence to practice
  • CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
  • FRCA or equivalent diploma
  • Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
  • Post-Graduate Prizes
  • Full TOE accreditation

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
  • Recent experience working in an NHS setting
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines

  Desirable

  • Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
  • Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
  • Experience and interest in critical care

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and written skills
  • High level of team working and communication skills
  • Active regular participation in teaching and training
  • Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
  • Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
  • Regular commitment to continuing medical education
  • Evidence of reflective practice
  • Evidence of involvement in clinical research
  • Presentations at regional and national meetings

  Desirable

  • Experience of audit management
  • Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
  • Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
  • ALS/ATLS instructor
  • Continuing plans for funded research
  • Author of recent peer reviewed publications
  • Experience of conducting research projects

  Values & Behaviours

  Essential

  • Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
  • Listens to colleagues
  • Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
  • Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
  • Flexibility in a changing work environment
  • Evidence of patient centred care
  • Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP

  Desirable

  • Evidence of Leadership qualities

  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

  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

  Address

  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

  Thomas Drive

  Liverpool

  L14 3PE

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

  Address

  Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

  Thomas Drive

  Liverpool

  L14 3PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lhch.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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