University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are looking for Consultant Anaesthetists for our Critical Care team.
We have both a substantive permanent Consultant post and a Locum Consultant post on a 6 month fixed term available. This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements required in particular are neuroanaesthesia, thoracic anaesthesia, orthopaedics, obstetric anaesthesia, ophthalmic anaesthesia and pre-assessment clinic.
We are concerned for the wellbeing of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we can offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and cooperation within the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe the best is achieved by well supported staff.
We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake daytime weekend work. This may be in general, obstetric, neuro or thoracic anaesthesia. However, we anticipate opportunities to join specialist on call rotas in the future. This will be your choice, subject to mutual agreement with the Care Group Lead and the needs of the Trust.
We also cover surgical specialities at Lymington New Forest Hospital, and sessions are available there. A new elective orthopaedic hub is due to open in Winchester later. A wide range of anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore candidates with almost any skill set are welcome.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 25th March 2025.
Job Reference; 188-MA50225
This vacancy closes on or before; 6th March 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Mar 2025