Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist The closing date is 08 March 2026

The department is looking for 1 Consultant Anaesthetist to join our busy anaesthetic department. This is a general post but sub‑specialty interests would be supported where possible. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA or equivalent. We would welcome candidates with a keen interest in major general surgery and peri‑operative medicine.

We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of our services and who will contribute to a positive departmental culture. The anaesthetic department is known for working cohesively and supporting one another both clinically and personally.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident & emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well‑being of patients and staff is paramount. We are making urgent improvements to infection prevention and control and working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners and the wider North West London Integrated Care System to deliver high‑quality, safe and compassionate care while building the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 staff caring for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services and providing the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

• Valid registration with the General Medical Council
• MBBS or Equivalent
• FRCA or Equivalent Listed on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
• Previous UK experience at senior registrar level or above
• Experience at stage 3 level or equivalent in a wide range of general anaesthesia including emergency and trauma anaesthesia
• Specialist Interest Area in general anaesthesia and major surgery including robotic surgery
• Formal teaching qualification
• Specialist Interest Area in Peri‑Operative Medicine
• Stage 3 equivalent training in paediatric anaesthesia

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust