London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia
The closing date is 07 June 2026
We are looking for 1 Locum Consultant to join us at London North West University Healthcare Trust.
Our priority is to appoint the best possible people to join our friendly, collegiate and hard-working department. However we are also looking for candidates who will be able to bring new skills, techniques and ideas to our department. Candidates should have proven capabilities in their chosen area of expertise, either through higher training or clinical posts.
We provide anaesthetic services for three sites – Central Middlesex Hospital (includes St Marks Hospital and Elective Orthopaedic Centre), Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital. Surgical specialties include elective and emergency general surgery, gynaecology, urology, trauma and orthopaedics, ENT, urology, vascular, endoscopy and regional services for Head and Neck, oromaxillofacial surgery and colorectal.
They will also become part of the group of more than 60 consultant anaesthetists/intensivists who provide anaesthetic services for theatres and other areas of the hospital including the obstetric unit. The appointees to these vacancies will need to be willing and able to contribute to a future shared vision with colleagues across all hospitals in London.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have full licence to practice.
Main duties of the job
For more information on main responsibilities please see attached the Job Description for detailed information about the vacancy.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS Trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilities
For more information on main responsibilities please see attached the Job Description for detailed information about the vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Expertise
- Experience in the management of high risk patients including obstetrics, complex airways and paediatric anaesthesia. Recent experience and capabilities to manage the critically ill children.
- oNHS experience within the last 3 years. oExperience as a Locum Consultant at an acute hospital. oAPLS/EPLS, ALS oSIA/fellowship or equivalent in anaesthesia relevant to LNWUH (e.g. paeds, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, major general, peri-operative medicine, airway) for elective and/or emergency anaesthesia (to cover NPH and EH anaesthetic consultant oncalls).
Management and Audit
- Understands the managerial, administrative and organisational roles expected of consultants oEvidence of service audit, quality improvement or change management. oLeadership skills. oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively. oAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. oIT skills and computer literacy.
- Management qualification or current study towards management qualification. oFamiliarity with electronic patient records such as Cerner.
Qualifications and Experience
- FRCA (or equivalent). Completion of specialist training program in anaesthesia or equivalent.
- SIA/fellowship or equivalent in a subspecialist area such as paediatrics, regional, obstetrics or colorectal/major surgery.
Registration
- Candidate should have full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- Candidate on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia (via CCT or CESR/portfolio pathway).
Teaching
- Experience in teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
- Stage 3, SIA or equivalent level of training in Education and Training (including has met requirements to be a clinical supervisor). oFurther experience in medical education (e.g. simulation instructor, educational qualifications) oCommitment to work as educational supervisor.
Research/Publications
- Knowledge of research methodology, ability to critically evaluate clinical literature and apply to safe practice oAbility to work within research governance procedures.
- Training in research methodology. oPublications in peer review journals oPresentations to learned societies. oEvidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research.
Language
- Ability to speak and write English to the appropriate standard.
Personal Skills
- Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure. oProactive approach and flexibility to work within the evolving needs of the department. oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development. oPatient Care: Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice.
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.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
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