Consultant in Anaesthesia

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Consultant in Anaesthesia The closing date is 18 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated 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 skilled, forward-thinking clinicians committed to delivering high-quality patient care within a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team. Working across Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, successful candidates will gain experience across a diverse range of clinical specialties, including complex elective and emergency surgery, within a leading teaching and research environment. These roles are particularly suited to anaesthetists who have recently completed specialist training and wish to further develop their clinical expertise, professional interests and leadership skills. Applicants must hold GMC specialist registration and a licence to practise. Our department offers excellent opportunities for professional development, research, education and innovation. We encourage involvement in peri-operative medicine, quality improvement, teaching, simulation, service development and clinical leadership. You will join a collaborative and highly respected clinical team, with opportunities to influence practice, contribute to service improvement and help shape the future of anaesthetic care. We welcome applications from clinicians who share our commitment to excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement Main duties of the job The successful candidates will deliver high-quality anaesthetic care across a range of general and specialist services at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, supporting elective and emergency surgical activity. Clinical duties will include main theatres, day surgery and specialist services, with opportunities to develop interests in thoracic, vascular and major general surgery, renal transplantation, complex airway management, interventional radiology and peri-operative medicine. The posts are offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity (PA) contract, comprising: 8 PAs - Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 1.5 PAs - Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) 0.5 PA - On-call commitments The working pattern is predominantly Monday to Friday, with planned weekend activity (approximately one day in ten weeks) and participation in an agreed on-call rota. On-call duties will reflect service requirements and individual expertise across both hospital sites. Successful candidates will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement, service development and clinical leadership. The Directorate actively supports professional development and the pursuit of individual clinical and academic interests. A personalised job plan will be agreed within three months of appointment and reviewed annually. Flexible and less-than-full-time working arrangements may be considered, subject to service requirements. About us Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading NHS organisations, recognised for excellence in patient care, clinical innovation, education and research. The Theatres, Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) Directorate provides comprehensive anaesthetic and peri-operative services across Guy's and St Thom