Job summary The opportunity has arisen for a full time locum Consultant in Anaesthesia to meet the demand for Anaesthetic services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate District Hospital and Wharfedale Hospital. This is a twelve month locum post, joining the existing 19 Consultants and 15 SAS doctors in Anaesthesia. The locum Consultant will take part in the out-of-hours Generalist Consultant in Anaesthesia on-call rota. Main duties of the job Duties & responsibilities of the Post Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to elective operating lists for patients aged 2 years and above (including, but not limited to, preoperative assessment, intraoperative care and postoperative prescriptions). Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to patients presenting acutely and requiring anaesthesia input. Provision of clinics as specified in the job plan. Support for the Trust's various medical emergency teams (for example, adult and paediatric 'crash' teams, and the trauma team). Provision of on-call anaesthesia cover for the acute theatre, Delivery Suite and paediatric critical care (in conjunction with the on-call Paediatric Consultant and paediatric retrieval service, Embrace). To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff and students, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education. Provide clinical leadership and supervision to the nursing and support staff within the team. Participate in MDT working. To participate in audit with the support of the Trust Clinical Governance Department To participate in the provision of shared cover with colleagues for the absence of consultant colleagues, except for prolonged absence, when a locum may be necessary. To provide continuing clinical responsibility for patients under his/her care. About us At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-MS-1229K-D Job locations Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about the role and Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about the role and Trust. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview FRCA or equivalent ALS or ATLS Desirable Instructor for ALS or ATLS Clinical Experience Essential Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team, including senior trainees Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Evidence of service development project(s) Desirable Experience in leadership role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview FRCA or equivalent ALS or ATLS Desirable Instructor for ALS or ATLS Clinical Experience Essential Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team, including senior trainees Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Evidence of service development project(s) Desirable Experience in leadership role 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate Hospital Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)