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We’re excited to invite a Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in obstetric anaesthesia to join our dynamic, forward-thinking department. This role involves elective and emergency obstetric work, clinics, peri-operative planning, and contributing to the innovation and improvement of our maternity anaesthesia services. We are committed to addressing inequities in maternity care and seek a colleague passionate about making care safer and more equitable for all women.

Joining our team means becoming part of a warm, collaborative department that has proudly held ACSA Accreditation since 2015. We are known for clinical excellence, dedication to research, and consistently positive feedback from our rotating trainees. We highly value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing. Our vibrant social program and the dedicated anaesthetic coffee room—fondly known as the ‘Back Bar’—help foster strong team connections.

Located on the beautiful Devon/Cornwall border, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds: the amenities of a lively city alongside the tranquility of moors and sea. It’s an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team, providing high-quality anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver expert anaesthesia care for procedures spanning general surgery, major trauma, obstetrics, neurosurgery, and beyond. At the core of our work is a commitment to putting people at the heart of our service, ensuring the highest standards of care for our patients in a compassionate and professional manner.

In addition to clinical duties, the post holder will actively contribute to teaching and training. We have a strong partnership with the University of Plymouth, and as part of this role, you will engage in both undergraduate and postgraduate education. This will involve mentoring junior doctors, delivering lectures, and supporting clinical learning. You will also be encouraged to participate in continuing medical education and quality improvement activities, ensuring ongoing professional development for both yourself and the team.

 As the department evolves, your job plan will adapt to meet service development needs, while also aligning with your personal professional interests. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of peri-operative care in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.