Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a friendly, supportive, and dynamic Anaesthesia department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, on the outskirts of Crewe. This location benefits from a great position, surrounded by green fields and close to many charming small towns and villages. The Peak District and North Wales are within easy reach, and there are also good transport connections to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London.
The Treatment Centre comprises of 4-day case theatres, 5 endoscopy rooms and a recovery area. There are 7 inpatient theatres including one 24 hour a day emergency theatre and an orthopaedic barn theatre.
The award-winning Maternity Department consists of a self-contained midwife led unit with 3 rooms with birthing pools. The delivery suite has 6 standard delivery rooms, 2 theatres and a 2 bedded recovery area.
The spacious Critical Care Unit located adjacent to the theatre suite, was opened 8 years ago and has recently been expanded to provide an integrated 18 bedded area with four potential isolation rooms and the ability to cohort into a four-bedded area separate from the main unit.
A Surgical Admission Lounge (SAL) next to theatre admits patients on the day for elective operations.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.
The proposed AAC date is 28.11.2025.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training at the date of interview.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team focused on providing high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients. Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases including paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics and general surgery.
This post will contribute to the Consultant Anaesthetist on-call rota (1 in 14 including this post), and weekend trauma lists (currently 3 weekends a year).
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are a variety of surgical lists available, and the post will include paediatric theatre sessions, obstetric sessions and emergency or trauma sessions. Paediatric sessions may be in ENT, dental, ophthalmology, urology or general surgery.
The post comes with 2.0 SPA sessions per week (based on 10 PAs), and active involvement in the governance, educational and quality improvement activity of the department is expected.
There will be opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the departments activities, and those of the wider Trust.
Many Consultants take on additional roles within the Trust and regionally. Within the department we have a Deputy Medical Director, Deputy Undergraduate Tutors, a Course Director for BASICS (the regional core trainee teaching programme), a Chair of a regional Critical Care Group and a Course Director for the regional obstetrics course (EASE) which is run at the Trust. Others have taken opportunities to get involved in anaesthetising for charities and to teach anaesthetists and nurses overseas for short periods of time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are a variety of surgical lists available, and the post will include paediatric theatre sessions, obstetric sessions and emergency or trauma sessions. Paediatric sessions may be in ENT, dental, ophthalmology, urology or general surgery.
The post comes with 2.0 SPA sessions per week (based on 10 PAs), and active involvement in the governance, educational and quality improvement activity of the department is expected.
There will be opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the departments activities, and those of the wider Trust.
Many Consultants take on additional roles within the Trust and regionally. Within the department we have a Deputy Medical Director, Deputy Undergraduate Tutors, a Course Director for BASICS (the regional core trainee teaching programme), a Chair of a regional Critical Care Group and a Course Director for the regional obstetrics course (EASE) which is run at the Trust. Others have taken opportunities to get involved in anaesthetising for charities and to teach anaesthetists and nurses overseas for short periods of time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview) or CESR
- Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia
- At least one year's experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.)
- ATLS (or equivalent)
clinical skills and training
Essential
- Completion of training leading to UK CCT in Anaesthesia, or equivalent
- Significant experience of providing anaesthesia for high risk patients
- APLS & ALS (or equivalents)
Desirable
- ATLS (or equivalent)
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia (with a minimum of 3 months at a tertiary centre)
teaching expereince
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Industry and enthusiasm, Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
management
Essential
- Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview) or CESR
- Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia
- At least one year's experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.)
- ATLS (or equivalent)
clinical skills and training
Essential
- Completion of training leading to UK CCT in Anaesthesia, or equivalent
- Significant experience of providing anaesthesia for high risk patients
- APLS & ALS (or equivalents)
Desirable
- ATLS (or equivalent)
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia (with a minimum of 3 months at a tertiary centre)
teaching expereince
Essential
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Industry and enthusiasm, Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
management
Essential
- Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
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.
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.
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
CW1 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
