Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for five new substantive Consultant Anaesthetists to join the Theatres, Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) Directorate at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking clinicians who are committed to delivering excellent patient care within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be medically qualified, hold GMC specialist registration, and have a licence to practise.
These posts are ideally suited to anaesthetists who have recently completed specialist training and have additional experience working in a busy teaching hospital environment.
The department offers a dynamic and academically rich environment, with strong links to research, education, and innovation. There are extensive opportunities to develop interests in peri-operative medicine, shared decision-making, quality improvement, teaching and simulation, theatre productivity, and clinical leadership.
We are proud to be part of one of the UK's leading academic health science centres, offering exposure to a diverse case mix, cutting-edge practice, and a highly collaborative clinical community.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work across a broad range of general anaesthetic services at both Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital sites.
The role is offered as a full-time 10 Programmed Activity (PA) contract, typically comprising:
- 8 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs
- 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
- 0.5 PA for on-call commitments
Clinical responsibilities will include elective theatre work. The standard working pattern is across five days (Monday to Friday), with participation in a weekend rota (approximately 1 in 10 weeks).
On-call commitments will initially be based at Guy's Hospital, covering thoracic, difficult airway, and renal transplant anaesthesia. Opportunities to align on-call duties with specialist interests at St Thomas' Hospital (e.g. vascular or gastrointestinal services) will be available.
The post offers flexibility to develop a personalised job plan, aligned to individual clinical interests and professional goals. This will be agreed with Clinical Leads within the first three months of appointment and reviewed annually.
About us
The Theatre, Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) Directorate is one of the largest and most dynamic services at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
The Anaesthesia service is nationally recognised for its clinical excellence, academic leadership, and innovation. TAP Research has received national recognition, including Paper of the Year (2021), and has been shortlisted for multiple BMJ Team of the Year awards.
The department has an exceptional academic and professional profile, including Professors of Anaesthesia, editors of leading journals such as Anaesthesiaand BJA Education, and senior leadership within the Royal College of Anaesthetists and Association of Anaesthetists.
We offer a highly collaborative, forward-thinking environment with a strong commitment to research, education, and quality improvement--making this an outstanding place to develop your career and contribute to a leading UK teaching hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking dynamic and motivated Consultant Anaesthetists to join a busy and diverse department, delivering both elective and emergency services across Guys and St Thomas Hospital sites.
The roles offer exposure to a wide range of anaesthetic practice, with opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned to departmental needs and individual expertise. Areas of practice include airway management, maxillofacial surgery, vascular, cardiology, interventional radiology, obstetrics, major surgery, renal transplantation, regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and urology.
On-call commitments will be based at Guys Hospital, covering thoracic, difficult airway, and renal transplant anaesthesia. Where appropriate, there will be opportunities to align on-call responsibilities with specialist interests at St Thomas Hospital, including vascular and gastrointestinal services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking dynamic and motivated Consultant Anaesthetists to join a busy and diverse department, delivering both elective and emergency services across Guys and St Thomas Hospital sites.
The roles offer exposure to a wide range of anaesthetic practice, with opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned to departmental needs and individual expertise. Areas of practice include airway management, maxillofacial surgery, vascular, cardiology, interventional radiology, obstetrics, major surgery, renal transplantation, regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and urology.
On-call commitments will be based at Guys Hospital, covering thoracic, difficult airway, and renal transplant anaesthesia. Where appropriate, there will be opportunities to align on-call responsibilities with specialist interests at St Thomas Hospital, including vascular and gastrointestinal services.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- On GMC Specialist Register have obtained CCT by commencement of post.
- Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a Substantive Consultant post to fit in with future plans and recent career path.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
- Recent CCT with additional experience
- Unique experience which could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT
Desirable
- Additional fellowships in a specialist areas
- Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
- Evidence of Abilty to work independently at consultant level
- CV matches the requirements of the post in terms of clinical specialist areas within the Trust
Desirable
- Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications
- External presentations
- Collaboration in national projects
- Leadership/Specific Role in Education
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Leadership Role undertaken
- Leader of change project with achievements/ or evidence of innovation
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- On GMC Specialist Register have obtained CCT by commencement of post.
- Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a Substantive Consultant post to fit in with future plans and recent career path.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
- Recent CCT with additional experience
- Unique experience which could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT
Desirable
- Additional fellowships in a specialist areas
- Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
- Evidence of Abilty to work independently at consultant level
- CV matches the requirements of the post in terms of clinical specialist areas within the Trust
Desirable
- Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications
- External presentations
- Collaboration in national projects
- Leadership/Specific Role in Education
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
Desirable
- Leadership Role undertaken
- Leader of change project with achievements/ or evidence of innovation
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
