The successful candidate will be expected to provide anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical specialties. This includes Colorectal, Hepato-Biliary, Vascular, Major Head & Neck, Orthopaedics and Trauma. We also provide anaesthesia for children having surgery over 6 months of age. Applicants will hold full registration with GMC and a licence to practise Applicants will either be on the specialist register or due admission to the register within six months. Applicants must possess the following skills: Ability to communicate with patients and relatives effectively and with empathy. Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with colleagues and staff in all disciplines to facilitate best patient care. Experience of supervision of junior staff Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues Ability to work in a team and evidence of such Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.