Consultant Anaesthetist

Job summary

We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist based at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).This post has been developed as we expand our permanent workforce as well as bring new colleagues into our team following retirements. We are a strong and supportive department and are looking for colleagues who can bring their own skills and attributes to the department.

We are particularly interested in recruiting colleagues with a significant interest in any of the following areas: perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for general and urological surgery including robotics, anaesthesia for spinal surgery and obstetric anaesthesia. We are an incredibly supportive and friendly department that must be visited to be believed. We would look to welcome all strong candidates and build job plans that are adaptable to their interests and needs.

Main duties of the job Clinical responsibilities:

General responsibilities

Specialist clinics

Outpatient clinics

Operating as per specialty

Teaching

Other care of inpatients or outpatients

Clinical and other administration as required by agreement

Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates

Participation in clinical governance

About us At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant Salary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

per annum

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number
432-MI2941

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital Heath RoadIpswichIP4 5PD
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Job responsibilities

Please see attached a detailed job description for the main responsibilities and duties for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached a detailed job description for the main responsibilities and duties for this role.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interviewFRCA or equivalent

Evidence of SIA / specialist interest in one of perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for major general surgery, obstetric anaesthesia, orthopaedic anaesthesia

Experience of working within the NHSUnderstanding of process of medical education and current training programmes

Commitment and evidence of CPD Understanding of NHS management structure

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

Full driving licence and regular access to a car Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
Desirable Current ALS and EPLS or APLSFaculty on simulation course

Additional qualification eg DiplomaSIA / significant experience in a complimentary area of relevance to DGH anaesthetic practice

Experience working at NHS consultant level as an anaesthetist

Evidence of strong positive feedback for teaching

Faculty on simulation courses or resuscitation courses

Evidence of some management training, e.g. attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification

Successful QI work presented as poster or oral presentation at regional or national level
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