• Job Description

  Req#: C9381-25-0291?language=en&page=731&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are delighted to advertise 4 Locum Consultant posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The post will initially be for a period of 1 year with a possibility for an extension for a second year. The Consultant Anaesthetist will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.

  The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in 'Obstetric Anaesthesia'or 'Generalists' with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or Paediatric anaesthesia. Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres. Other sessions are negotiable to suit the applicant's sub-specialty interests. Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.

  There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in, amongst other things, management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. Our new hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, has been successfully running for nearly a year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process. "Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams.

  Closing Date: 30/6/2025

  Interview Date: 7/7/2025

  Main duties of the job

  The successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 13 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced speciality doctors and trainees from both Birmingham and Stoke School of Anaesthesia.

  All consultants at the Trust work cross-site at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), the Birmingham Health Campus (previous City Hospital), and Sandwell Health Campus (previous Sandwell General Hospital), with theatre services at all sites. Maternity services are based exclusively at MMUH.

  The appointee will be expected to work flexibly at the locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee's sub-specialty interests. We currently provide an on-call cover for each site on a 1 in 16 frequency. Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable.

  Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification.From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or service development and risk management would complement the department well. The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department. It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed.

  About us

  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

  We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

  Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

  Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

  We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

  Details

  Date posted

  18 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

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

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  381-SS-7234060

  Job locations

  SWB NHS Trust

  Sandwell & West Birmingham

  B71 4HJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

  For an informal discussion, please contact:

  Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management:

  Contact no: 0121 507 4343/3415

  Email: Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.net

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

  For an informal discussion, please contact:

  Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management:

  Contact no: 0121 507 4343/3415

  Email: Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.net

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
  • Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) - Obs Post as specified in the RCoA's 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
  • Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

  Desirable

  • Additional Post Graduate Qualifications

  Clinical Experience:

  Essential

  • Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
  • Able to prioritise clinical need.
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia

  Desirable

  • Experience in Peri-operative medicine
  • Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia

  Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication:

  Essential

  • Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of patient and colleague feedback

  Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience:

  Essential

  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.

  Desirable

  • Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.

  Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
  • Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

  Desirable

  • Experience in rota management
  • Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
  • An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
  • Flexible and adaptive attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Caring attitude to patients

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level

  Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

  Essential

  • An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.

  Desirable

  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research

  Teaching and Training experience

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

  Desirable

  • Higher qualification in medical education
  • Experience in Simulation Training

  Clinical Effectiveness

  Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals
  • Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
  • Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) - Obs Post as specified in the RCoA's 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
  • Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
  • Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration)

  Desirable

  • Additional Post Graduate Qualifications

  Clinical Experience:

  Essential

  • Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
  • Able to prioritise clinical need.
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia

  Desirable

  • Experience in Peri-operative medicine
  • Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia

  Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication:

  Essential

  • Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of patient and colleague feedback

  Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience:

  Essential

  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.

  Desirable

  • Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.

  Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
  • Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

  Desirable

  • Experience in rota management
  • Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications

  Other Requirements

  Essential

  • Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
  • An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

  Personal Attributes

  Essential

  • Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
  • Flexible and adaptive attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Caring attitude to patients

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level

  Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience

  Essential

  • An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.

  Desirable

  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research

  Teaching and Training experience

  Essential

  • Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines

  Desirable

  • Higher qualification in medical education
  • Experience in Simulation Training

  Clinical Effectiveness

  Essential

  • Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.

  Personal Circumstances

  Essential

  • Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals
  • Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.

  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

  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

  Address

  SWB NHS Trust

  Sandwell & West Birmingham

  B71 4HJ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

  Address

  SWB NHS Trust

  Sandwell & West Birmingham

  B71 4HJ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

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