Consultant General Anaesthetist- Specialist interest in Obstetrics
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS TrustStoke-on-Trent, West Midlands
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust based in Stoke-on-Trent. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569. Applications close on 28 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The post is for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Obstetrics/Trauma/Orthopaedics & Upper GI and a wider department of 99 ...
- To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective anaesthetic services in support of the orthopaedics, acute trauma, CEPOD, upper GI, regional anaesthesia, fragility fracture service and adult general anaesthetic workload at the University Hospital of North Midlands (Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital).
- To provide, alongside other consultant anaesthetists, leadership and strategic direction in the provision, development and assurance of safe and effective anaesthetic care.
- To lead and participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities in the wider anaesthetic directorate.
- To actively participate in teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic postgraduate doctors in training (PGDiTs) and medical students from Keele Medical School.
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered
Essential: - FRCA; - Full GMC registration
Desirable: - Post graduate qualification in Medical Education; - Qualification in Research; - Fellowship in Perioperative Medicine; - Specialist Registration (CCT or CESR)
Essential: - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice; - Experience of and commitment to clinical audit; - Willingness to participate in research
Desirable: - Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals
Desirable: - Experience of audit management; - Previous possession of leadership/management roles
Essential: - Advanced Training or Fellowship in speciality relevant to proposed job plan
Desirable: - Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates; - Advanced Life Support Instructor; - ATLS Provider or Instructor
How this role compares
We hold 813 NHS vacancies in West Midlands that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £34,428. This role pays more than about 93% of them.
There are 13,099 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,237 of them in West Midlands.
You have 6 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 48 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust has 37 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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