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The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Anaesthetist

The closing date is 05 January 2026

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Job summary

We are currently seeking to recruit a substantive Consultant Anaesthetist, and applications are invited for an enthusiastic and highly motivated anaesthetists to join our friendly and supportive department. Currently we have 27 consultants, 5 specialist (SAS) doctors, 7 Anaesthesia Associates & 8 rotating registrars from the Birmingham School of Anaesthesia

This advertisement is for a whole-time consultant role (10.5 PAs). On-call commitment equates to 1:8 which involves covering theatres and level 2 critical care services. This is non-resident on call and attracts a 5% salary uplift in addition to the weekly clinical job plan. The advertised 10.5 PA already includes this allocation. These job plans will include 1.5 of core SPA with up to 1 SPA available on taking on additional roles. One example is that successful applicants could contribute significantly to the current commitment of successfully completing ACSA within the coming two years (Accreditation of Clinical Services in Anaesthesia via the Royal College of Anaesthetists).

Within our department are five substantive anaesthetic specialty doctors, who along with rotational Anaesthetists in Training have theatre sessions, pre-operative assessment sessions and cover the resident high dependency rota.

Interview Date - 03rd February, 2026.

Main duties of the job

There are also seven anaesthetic associates working within our department. They work under the supervision of a consultant anaesthetist in line with the current RCOA recommendations in a ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. Twin theatre working is embedded in our rota.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital offers many and varied procedures which this post can provide anaesthesia for. These include complex arthroplasty including revision surgery, spinal surgery (both degenerative and deformity), musculoskeletal oncology surgery and anaesthesia for interventional radiology. Successful applicants will have an interest in perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for complex orthopaedics and regional anaesthesia.

We also have consultants contributing to preoperative assessment, the High Dependency Unit, acute and chronic pain. We are in the process of developing an acute pain service to complement the critical care outreach service already in place.

Outside of clinical practice the anaesthetic department is heavily involved in delivering teaching for a perioperative medicine module for Aston University. There is also a strong presence within clinical governance, research and management within the hospital. We will encourage and support clinicians to develop their non-clinical interests within the hospital.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-7674255

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

All detailed main responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

All detailed main responsibilities can be found within the attached Job Description and Person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active GMC registration
  • Entry on the specialist register in anaesthesia or CCT expected within six months of interview date.
  • FRCA or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in anaesthesia for Orthopaedic and Spinal surgery using general and regional techniques.
  • Interest in critical care and acute pain.
  • Interest in pre-operative assessment.
  • Experience in regional anaesthesia.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other Health Professionals.
  • Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development and delivery.
  • Good relationship with patients and colleagues Able to work with colleagues in a Team.
  • colleagues in a Team. Ability to respond to change.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Active GMC registration
  • Entry on the specialist register in anaesthesia or CCT expected within six months of interview date.
  • FRCA or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in anaesthesia for Orthopaedic and Spinal surgery using general and regional techniques.
  • Interest in critical care and acute pain.
  • Interest in pre-operative assessment.
  • Experience in regional anaesthesia.

Skills

Essential

  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other Health Professionals.
  • Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development and delivery.
  • Good relationship with patients and colleagues Able to work with colleagues in a Team.
  • colleagues in a Team. Ability to respond to change.

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

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthetics Office Manager

Katie Reed

katie.reed11@nhs.net

01218123531

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-7674255

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP


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