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Job Summary We are looking to welcome a locum consultant anaesthetist to primarily work within adult general theatres and be on the daytime adult general on call rota. The role requires skills in major general surgery and regional anaesthesia. Additional qualifications or an interest in safety, quality and governance would also be beneficial. This is a fixed‑term post of 12 months. Main Duties The post holder will provide high‑quality anaesthesia services across a broad range of specialties, including general surgery, major trauma, orthopaedics, plastics and other specialities. The job plan will be at least 50% flexi sessions, allowing the post holder to retain diverse skills. The role also involves evening and weekend daytime on‑call work and contributing to the plastics and trauma weekend rota. About Us University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a people‑first organisation that values every staff member. We are a major trauma centre offering secondary care to about 500 000 patients and tertiary care to an additional 1.5 million. We support work‑life balance, flexible working, and a vibrant social programme, including a dedicated anaesthetic coffee room called the ‘Back Bar’. Details Date posted: 04 February 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year PA Contract: Locum (12 months) Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working Reference number: 216-G1-ANA7760176 Job location: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH Job Description The successful applicant will meet with the Service Line Director to agree a personalised job plan that reflects skills, interests and preferred working patterns, with a focus on regional anaesthesia and major general surgery. Flexibility is key to supporting wellbeing and long‑term career satisfaction. Job plans typically include 1.5 PAs of generic Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) time, tailored to roles in education, management, research or quality improvement. You will also deliver teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentor junior doctors, and support clinical learning. Person Specification Essential: CCT or CESR within 6 months Experience working in the NHS Specialty Insertion Award (SIA) in regional anaesthesia Specialty Insertion Award (SIA) in major general anaesthesia Positive patient and colleague feedback Mature and professional approach Clinically competent Leadership skills and team player Desirable: Post‑graduate qualifications Publications or oral presentations Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers requiring a skilled‑worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website. Employer Details University Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddress: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DHWebsite: #J-18808-Ljbffr