Consultant in Anaesthetics Theatre

Consultant in Anaesthetics Theatre

Role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran (recruiting through NHS Forth Valley).

• Full Time (10 Population Adjustment, including up to 2 SPA)
• Salary Scale: £111,430 – £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part‑time)

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland. NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist to support its current team during service expansion.

The post holder will work within the existing Anaesthesia Team, comprising 41 Consultants, one Specialty Doctor, three Anaesthesia Associates and some 17 Residents who share responsibility for providing a comprehensive anaesthetic service for NHS Forth Valley. In part, these are also new posts to support the development of the Forth Valley Elective Care Centre, with a vision that at full complement the department will comprise 43 Consultants.

Anaesthetic services are centralised in the Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert. Pain management clinics are run at Falkirk Community Hospital.

We value the skills and experience you bring and will work towards accommodating any subspecialty interest undertaken within Forth Valley, including acute or chronic pain management and intensive care. The posts will include on‑site out of hours and overnight working as part of normal job planned activity. Appointees must therefore have the capability to deliver and support Residents and other members of the Anaesthesia Team delivering obstetric, critical care and emergency anaesthetic services out of hours, supported by a non‑resident general and intensive care consultant.

This post will also have a 1/3 share (1 in 39) of non‑resident on‑call. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this aspect of the post with colleagues currently working in this way.

The Anaesthesia team supports a wide range of surgical specialties. There are obstetric and paediatric services as well as acute and chronic pain services. Our anaesthetic department is committed to deliver high quality evidence‑based care to each of our patients. We are a close‑knit team who appreciate enthusiasm and a drive to develop excellence in a supported environment through shared experience.

The department uses surgical models such as Day of Surgery Admission, Day Case Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS), improving pre‑operative preparation and developing the Anaesthesia Team (including initiatives such as Anaesthesia Associates).

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

• Provide comprehensive anaesthetic service alongside the existing Anaesthesia Team.
• Support Residents and other team members in obstetric, critical care, and emergency services out of hours.
• Work on-site during out-of-hours and overnight shifts as part of normal planned activity.
• Share on‑call responsibilities (1/3 share of non‑resident on‑call).
• Participate in service expansion for the Forth Valley Elective Care Centre.

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of anticipated CCT at interview.
• If applying through the Portfolio pathway, entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application.
• Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development.
• Excellent communication, listening and organisational skills.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Recruitment website. Applicants should contact Dr Chris Cairns (AMD) or Dr Peter Beatty (Theatre Lead) at for informal enquiries. Quote reference number 230536 on all correspondence.

• Closing date: 19th January 2026
• Interview date: 10th February 2026

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates as per the Equality Act 2010.