Job overview We are very keen to continue the support and development of the many subspeciality anaesthetic areas that our department is proud to deliver. In particular at this juncture, we are seeking anaesthetists with a subspecialist interest in one or more of the following: paediatric anaesthesia, anaesthesia for emergency interventional neuroradiology, perioperative medicine, obstetric anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia.
All the suggested subspecialty interest areas would be well-supported, and candidates would have the opportunity to develop further within the interest areas such that any on-call commitment could be upheld (if required).
The successful applicant will be appointed to the 2003 Consultant Contract and the pay scale appropriate to their prior experience. Expected starting point would be 10PA. Main duties of the job Clinical/on-call responsibilities
·Undertake the responsibilities associated with the role of a consultant in anaesthesia, with clinical sessions based at University Hospitals Tees.
·Cover for periods of colleague absence due to annual leave and other authorised undertakings
·To work with other medical and nursing specialities as required
·Provide professional supervision and management of resident and specialty medical staff.
·Provide professional supervision of Anaesthesia Associates both in post and in training
·Be actively involved in the leadership of the department
·Regular participation at Audit, Governance and Consultant/Centre meetings.
·Take part in annual appraisal, and revalidation.
·Active involvement in audit and service improvement projects.
·Involvement in research is encouraged.
·Teaching residents and undergraduates.
·Maintain appropriate Continuing Professional Development. Working for our organisation Since February 2024 North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust together have formed a group, collectively to be known as University Hospitals Tees, to enable closer collaborative working across the two organisations. This exciting development has come about following years of joint working but is now well underway. The group model means that the two organisations remain separate so they can represent their communities effectively yet has the flexibility to enable the trusts together to work at scale to take strategic decisions which will benefit the group as a whole and the patients we serve. University Hospitals Tees will deliver better outcomes for:
·Patients by ensuring equal access to treatment and sharing best practice delivery of the highest standards for patient care.
·Staff by enabling them to work on all the groups sites with greater ease and develop personal career opportunities.
·The wider population by collaborating to work on endemic health issues and having a coherent voice to represent the people of the Tees Valley and parts of County Durham and North Yorkshire.
The drive for the group is to deliver better care for our service users by working together. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details please see the attached job description and person specification for more information regarding this post. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
FRCA or equivalent Diploma
CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
Minimum of 7 years experience in anaesthesia
Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS Desirable criteria Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD, DCH etc.)
Post-Graduate Prizes Clinical Skills and Training Essential criteria Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
Evidence of Completion of advanced training in proposed subspeciality interest
ALS Desirable criteria Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
Qualifications pertinent to subspecialty interests: APLS/EPLS, MOET, POM Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
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