NHS
Trust Locum Consultant Anaesthetist
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Job Description
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- Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting
- Demonstrates previous experience in day-case anaesthesia
- Regional anaesthesia
- Paediatric anaesthesia
- Perioperative Training
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia
- Higher Qualification: a.ND b.PhD c.MSc d.MRCP
- Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting
- Demonstrates previous experience in day-case anaesthesia
- Regional anaesthesia
- Paediatric anaesthesia
- Perioperative Training
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia
- Higher Qualification: a.ND b.PhD c.MSc d.MRCP
Job summary
We are inviting applications for a 12-month Locum Consultant Anaesthetist post at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, with a specialist interest in Day Surgery and Regional Anaesthesia. The post is based across our two acute hospital sites in Eastbourne, Hastings and the Sussex Surgical Centre, and includes participation in the general on-call rota.
The role offers opportunities to develop and deliver anaesthesia services for a wide range of surgical specialties, tailored to the individual's training, skills, and interests.
Main duties of the job
Our department provides comprehensive anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, acute pain, and critical care services across both sites. We are a collaborative, motivated, and supportive team, committed to innovation, education, and high-quality patient care. We welcome applications from dynamic, enthusiastic individuals who are keen to contribute to our expanding service.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Details
Date posted
03 July 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
374-CQEB-1131
Job locations
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthesia is delivered across two acute sites Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) with dedicated services for both elective and emergency care.
Please refer to Job Description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthesia is delivered across two acute sites Conquest Hospital (Hastings) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) with dedicated services for both elective and emergency care.
Please refer to Job Description
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Training and experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
Desirable
Training and experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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
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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).
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
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.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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