Locum Consultant Anaesthetist interest in Regional Anaesthesia

Job Summary

We are looking to welcome a locum consultant anaesthetist to primarily work within adult general theatres and be on the daytime adult general on call rota. The role requires skills in major general surgery and regional anaesthesia. Additional qualifications or an interest in safety, quality and governance would also be beneficial. This is a fixed‑term post of 12 months.

The post holder will provide high‑quality anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties, including general surgery, major trauma, orthopaedics, plastics and other specialities. The job plan will be at least 50% flexi sessions, allowing the post holder to retain diverse skills. The role also involves evening and weekend daytime on‑call work and contributing to the plastics and trauma weekend rota.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a people‑first organisation that values every staff member. We are a major trauma centre offering secondary care to about 500 000 patients and tertiary care to an additional 1.5 million. We support work‑life balance, flexible working, and a vibrant social programme, including a dedicated anaesthetic coffee room called the ‘Back Bar’.

• Date posted: 04 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year PA
• Contract:
  
  Locum (12 months)
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, flexible working
• Reference number: 216-G1-ANA
  7760176
• Job location:
  
  Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

The successful applicant will meet with the Service Line Director to agree a personalised job plan that reflects skills, interests and preferred working patterns, with a focus on regional anaesthesia and major general surgery. Flexibility is key to supporting wellbeing and long‑term career satisfaction. Job plans typically include 1.5 PAs of generic Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time, tailored to roles in education, management, research or quality improvement.

You will also deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentor junior doctors, and support clinical learning.

• Essential:
  • CCT or CESR within 6 months
  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Specialty Insertion Award (SIA) in regional anaesthesia
  • Specialty Insertion Award (SIA) in major general anaesthesia
  • Positive patient and colleague feedback
  • Mature and professional approach
  • Clinically competent
  • Leadership skills and team player
• Desirable:
  • Post‑graduate qualifications
  • Publications or oral presentations

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applications from job seekers requiring a skilled‑worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address:
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
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