Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics
Gloucester
Job summary
This is a locum position for a Consultant in Anaesthesia.
It is based around 5 anaesthetic sessions plus 1 acute pain session per week (3 days), with additional weekend emergency/trauma work to make a 10PA contract. Sessions will be decided upon consultation with the speciality director
Anaesthesia falls within the Surgical Division of the Trust's management structure.
The post could be filled on a whole or part time basis. Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide:
- 5 clinical Anaesthetic sessions plus 1 acute pain session per week and share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to patients presenting for surgery.
- Undertake weekend emergency/trauma work to support the on call team.
- Ultimately as a trust employee elective may have to be undertaken on either or both the Gloucester or Cheltenham sites.
- Support for the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
Details
Date posted
28 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
318-25-LOCCONSANAES
Job locations
Gloucestershire Hospitals
Great Western Road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
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Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year