About this role
Job summary
These fixed-term locum consultant posts in anaesthesia based at The Royal London Hospital have arisen due to temporary staff redeployment.
The posts are to start in August 2026 and November 2026, and will be for a period of 6 months. The term may be extended by mutual agreement, to fulfil ongoing service needs if appropriate.
The successful candidates may be asked to cover surgical lists at Barts or Mile End Hospitals if required. The post holders will be employees of Bart's Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at any of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.
Applicants should have the general knowledge, skills and training appropriate to the role of Consultant in Anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
This job will principally incorporate general duties in anaesthesia. The department would expect consultants to work flexibly for the job planned clinical commitment. The department will try to help consultants develop and maintain specific areas of their clinical expertise where possible.
The contract will be for 10 programmed activities (PAs) as described in the 2003 consultant contract. These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA). The SPA allocation will be 1.5 for revalidation purposes.
The job plan below is an example of a proposed job plan for this post but may be subject to change after agreement with the post holder and clinical lead.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration with a 'Licence to Practice' MBBS or MBChB or equivalent CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or, if in training within 6 months of CCT FRCA or equivalent ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS provider
Desirable
Wide experience and knowledge of the UK healthcare system Post-CCT/consultant level experience in anaesthesia Availability to commence employment at start date of advertised post
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience Essential
Extensive experience in provision of anaesthesia for a wide variety of anaesthesia, especially the management of major trauma Proficient in the perioperative care of patients, including acute pain management Advanced anaesthesia training, (SIA or fellowship) or consultant-level experience in one of: obstetric anaesthesia, regional & orthopaedic anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, neuroanaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
Advanced anaesthesia training, (SIA or fellowship) or consultant-level experience in a second specialist area from the following list: obstetric anaesthesia, regional & orthopaedic anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, neuroanaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex patients Skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to join an on-call rota as a consultant
Personal Skills/Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English to a wide range of audiences Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team Ability to take personal responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Ability to innovate
Teaching & Training Essential
Involvement in teaching of allied health professionals Involvement in teaching of junior medical staff Evidence of training in teaching skills Training in clinical supervision
Desirable
Involvement in undergraduate education. Involvement in postgraduate education Experience of setting up an education module/ course APLS, EPLS, ALS or ATLS instructor status
Research Essential
Formal training in research methodology Active participation in research Presentation of abstracts and posters at specialist society academic meetings Ability to critically appraise published evidence & apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Experience of presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia. Publication of original research (abstracts or papers) Authorship of book chapters or books Higher degree (Masters, MD Res or PhD)
Additional Requirements Essential
Commitment to continuing personal development and education Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams Ability to value and respect diversity in colleagues and patients
Desirable
Computer skills relevant to the post Evidence of effective service development activity leading to improvement in patient care Experience in Clinical Governance Clinical management & leadership training
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Rd.
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)