East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Trust Locum Consultant Anaesthetics

The closing date is 06 April 2026

Job summary

We are inviting applications for a 12-month Locum Consultant Anaesthetist post at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, with a specialist interest in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Obstetrics.

Our department provides comprehensive anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, acute pain and critical care services across both sites. We are a collaborative, motivated and supportive team, committed to innovation, education and high-quality patient care.

We welcome applications from dynamic, enthusiastic anaesthetists who are keen to contribute to, and grow with, our expanding service.

Main duties of the job

This is an excellent opportunity to develop and deliver anaesthetic services across a broad range of specialties, tailored to your training, skills and interests, including:

Robotic Surgery
Obstetrics
General Surgery
Gynaecology
Breast Surgery
ENT
Maxillofacial Surgery
Trauma & Orthopaedics
Paediatrics
Ophthalmology
Preoperative Assessment

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Date posted

20 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

374-CQEB-1143

Job locations

Conquest

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based across our two acute hospital sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, as well as the Sussex Surgical Centre, and includes participation in the Trauma Weekend rota.

Please refer to Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post is based across our two acute hospital sites in Eastbourne and Hastings, as well as the Sussex Surgical Centre, and includes participation in the Trauma Weekend rota.

Please refer to Job Description

Person Specification

Training and Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting.

Person Specification

Training and Experience

Essential

Extensive experience in all aspects of anaesthesia appropriate to work undertaken in a DGH setting.

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)