Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

The closing date is 09 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Locum Consultant Anaesthetist to join the team of Consultants in the Anaesthetic Department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Anaesthetics is part of the Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care. Both ICU units have received the rating of Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

This is a Locum consultant anaesthetist post based at Wexham Park Hospital and Heatherwood Hospital with the opportunity to subspecialise in Obstetrics, Regional, Trauma and colorectal anaesthesia dependent on individual interest and training. The post is available to start ASAP, for one year to cover maternity leave. This is ideal for someone who wishes to have a flavour of working in this friendly department before committing to a permanent post.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will be expected to take part in developing services within the Trust and to share the clinical, administrative and teaching work with the other consultants in the department. Participation in clinical audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in both Departments. Clinical research projects are encouraged.

The post will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract (2003). The basis of the post is 10 programmed activities, 9 direct clinical care (DCC) sessions and 1 SPA

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-WPHLCON-23

Job locations

Wexham

Wexham St,

Slough

SL2 4HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note, the interview date for this role will be confirmed in due course. Interviews will take place in-person.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note, the interview date for this role will be confirmed in due course. Interviews will take place in-person.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Listed on GMC UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Anaesthesia from the date of the interview
  • Experience of UK healthcare system, previous NHS experience
  • Clear evidence of commitment to relevant subspecialty

Desirable

  • Advanced Obstetric training/ fellowship
  • SIA/Fellowships in Major surgery, Perioperative care
  • Additional experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Advanced Airway Module
  • Perioperative Medicine including experience with Robotic Surgeries

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to evaluate own clinical practice
  • Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to organise and develop service provision
  • Management: understanding the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the Department and in the Hospital

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement/ Service Evaluation Projects, Service Implementation
  • IT literate including electronic patient documentation systems
  • Experience in Management
  • Previous experience in teaching and training

Experience

Essential

  • Understand principles and participated in audit activity
  • Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
  • Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate as necessary

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed Journals,
  • Involvement in research Projects
  • Evidence of management of complex medical comorbidities in the perioperative period
  • Additional experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Perioperative Medicine including experience with Robotic Surgeries
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Listed on GMC UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Anaesthesia from the date of the interview
  • Experience of UK healthcare system, previous NHS experience
  • Clear evidence of commitment to relevant subspecialty

Desirable

  • Advanced Obstetric training/ fellowship
  • SIA/Fellowships in Major surgery, Perioperative care
  • Additional experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Advanced Airway Module
  • Perioperative Medicine including experience with Robotic Surgeries

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to evaluate own clinical practice
  • Able to demonstrate innovative thinking
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to organise and develop service provision
  • Management: understanding the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the Department and in the Hospital

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in Quality Improvement/ Service Evaluation Projects, Service Implementation
  • IT literate including electronic patient documentation systems
  • Experience in Management
  • Previous experience in teaching and training

Experience

Essential

  • Understand principles and participated in audit activity
  • Understand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
  • Willingness to be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate as necessary

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed Journals,
  • Involvement in research Projects
  • Evidence of management of complex medical comorbidities in the perioperative period
  • Additional experience in paediatric anaesthesia
  • Perioperative Medicine including experience with Robotic Surgeries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham

Wexham St,

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham

Wexham St,

Slough

SL2 4HL


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dep Chief of Service for Anaes and Critical Care.

Dr Dinesh Selvan

s.dinesh-selvan@nhs.net

03006153195

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-WPHLCON-23

Job locations

Wexham

Wexham St,

Slough

SL2 4HL


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