Locum Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist

Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed term for 6 months with view to extend) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job  

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/07/2026 23:59

The Cardiothoracic Unit is a hard working and cohesive group of clinical professionals providing high quality care for the people of Staffordshire and surrounding areas.

A unique and exciting opportunity an experienced and proactive Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at the UHNM Heart Centre (incorporating Thoracic Surgery). UHNM Cardiothoracic Surgery serves both local and regional patients, providing the highest standards of anaesthetic care for leading edge procedures, including Complex aorto-vascular work, Mitral Clip, Minimal Invasive Cardiac Bypass Surgery and TAVI. The successful applicant will join a team of 10 Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists, working within the integrated cardiac services, which includes:
Cardiothoracic Critical Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and a comprehensive Cardiology Department. The service is continuing to expand and the ideal candidate will be focused on providing the highest possible standard of patient care and contributing to service growth, development and innovation.

We have three theatres providing support for two cardiac and one thoracic list each day. There are approximately 750 cardiac cases and 700 thoracic cases performed each year. To facilitate post-operative care, we have a dedicated 16 bed Cardiothoracic ITU staffed by speciality trained nursing staff and health care professionals. Currently we have 5 Cardiac surgeons and 4 Thoracic surgeons, who have support from junior and experienced doctors in training.

The very busy Cardiology department has three intervention suites which support a wide range of activities. The Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists support a very active TAVI program as well as ASD and PFO closures, Mitral Clips and Atrial Appendage closure devices. We have a very busy EPS service with pacing and defib devices and ablation processes for AF including PVI.

A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents.

• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Other higher degree (PhD, Masters)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry via CCT within 6 months of date of the AAC CESR

• Experience working as a Fellow or an Advanced Trainee in CT Anaesthesia
• TOE certification
• Postgraduate qualification in medical education

• Experience in research
• Peer reviewed publications
• Evidence of continuing research

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.