ConsultantAnaesthetics

Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Allergy

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Plymouth

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

We're excited to invite a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our dynamic, forward-thinking department! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience or interest in peri-operative allergy to make a real impact in a supportive and innovative environment. Experience of major general neuroanaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and working in a major trauma centre would also be of value. We also would value an active interest in research as we work towards being a centre of research excellence. Our department has proudly held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is known for its clinical excellence, strong research culture, and positive feedback from rotating trainees. We are a warm, collaborative team that values professional development, education, and teamwork. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We support a range offlexible workingoptions to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. You'll also enjoy a vibrant social programme and our dedicated anaesthetic coffee room -- fondly known as theBack Bar. Located on the beautiful Devon/Cornwall border, Plymouth offers the perfect mix of city living and access to the moors and coast, with excellent transport links nearby.

Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Allergy

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team, providing high-quality anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties, including general surgery, major trauma, obstetrics, and neurosurgery (all covered by on call duties) At the heart of our service is a commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care of the highest standard. A requirement of this job is to be able to run our peri-operative allergy clinic independently.

In addition to clinical duties, you will contribute to teaching and training through our partnership with the University of Plymouth. This includes mentoring junior doctors, delivering lectures, and supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate clinical learning. You'll also be encouraged to participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities.

As our department evolves, your job plan will adapt to support both service needs and your professional interests. We are expanding, which also gives you the opportunity to help shape and create care for our community for the future.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming team and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across our workforce. We value flexible working and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and working patterns

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC registration with licence to practice and no restrictions on practice
CCT or CESR expected within 6 months of interview date
Expertise in peri-operative allergy
Excellent patient and colleague feedback

Desirable

Post grad qualifications
Publications or oral presentations
Excellence in research or QI
Interest in major general anaesthesia
Interest in research