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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (On-calls)
Job ref
225-DIV1-8170679
Employer
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
New Cross Hospital
Town
Wolverhampton
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust logo

Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

 

 

Job overview

 This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA’s) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA’s).  With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs.  At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

Please see JD document attachment for a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities.

 This includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate.

Working for our organisation

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see JD document attachment for a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities.

 This includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate.

Person specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.
Desirable criteria
  • Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr John Dyer
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01902 695559
Additional information

Interested individuals are invited to contact Dr John Dyer, Clinical Director of the Anaesthesia, Peri-operative and Pain medicine directorate or  Mandeep Chana, CCSD Group Manager via 01902 695559.

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