Consultant Anaesthetist

Consultant in Anaesthetics | Medacs Healthcare

Hospital Name: NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Job Title:

Consultant in Anaesthetics

Location:

Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries DG2 8RX

Rate:

Contract Type:

Permanent or FTC

Make a Real Difference in Anaesthetics - On Your Terms

Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthetics to join a friendly, forward‑thinking department delivering high‑quality perioperative and critical care services across the region.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, specialist development, and flexible working, with the support of a leading NHS framework agency.

About the Role

As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will join an established and supportive team providing a comprehensive anaesthetic service to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and the wider community.

You will work closely with consultant colleagues, theatre teams, intensivists, surgeons, and wider MDT staff to deliver safe, effective anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties.

The role offers opportunities to develop subspecialty interests, contribute to service development, and shape anaesthetic pathways within a modern, purpose‑built hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant‑level anaesthetic care across elective and emergency theatres
• Deliver perioperative assessment and optimisation for surgical patients
• Participate in the critical care rota (if applicable to the local service model)
• Provide senior input into emergency anaesthesia and resuscitation
• Lead and participate in specialist sessions depending on interest (e.g., obstetric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, ICU)
• Contribute to MDTs, governance meetings, and service planning
• Support and supervise junior doctors, trainees, ODPs, and wider theatre staff
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and GIRFT initiatives
• Support education, appraisal, and CPD activities within the department

About the department and setting

• Modern, purpose‑built Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (opened 2017)
• Well‑equipped theatres and critical care facilities
• Broad surgical case mix including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, ENT, ophthalmology, and trauma
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across perioperative and critical care services
• Supportive consultant group with opportunities for subspecialty development

What we're Looking For

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
• UK Right to Work
• DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
• Interest in developing a recognised subspecialty area (e.g., obstetric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, ICU)
• Experience contributing to teaching, audit, or service development
• Experience in advanced airway management and regional techniques

Why Dumfries & Galloway?

Dumfries & Galloway offers an exceptional quality of life, combining:

• A modern, award‑winning hospital environment
• Beautiful coastline, countryside, and outdoor lifestyle opportunities
• Affordable living with excellent schools and family‑friendly communities
• Easy access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle