Job summary
We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetists, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team focused on providing high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in the leafy Cheshire countryside near Crewe and Nantwich- a beautiful Cheshire market town.
Within thirty minutes of the hospital are innumerable pretty towns and villages to reside in, plus beautiful walking and cycling routes at your door. There are also a great number of schools in the surrounding area with high Ofsted ratings in both the Independent and State Sectors.
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.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview.
The proposed AAC date is 23.02.2026.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases.
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.
This post includes participation on the general on-call rota and provision of weekend trauma lists (3 trauma weekends per year).
The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities (PA); 8 PA for Direct Clinical Care sessions and 2 PA for Supporting Professional Activity (SPA), with opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the department's activities, and those of the wider Trust.
A Trust-wide mentoring programme is in place to provide newly appointed Consultants with a confidential source of knowledge, advice and support to help them find their way in the Trust and settle into their new role.
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
Further details regarding the role are included in the attached job description or please contact the department directly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further details regarding the role are included in the attached job description or please contact the department directly.
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)
