Consultant ITU / Anaesthetics (Locum Consultant 12 month FTC available) - West Norfolk

The role

A Consultant will provide anaesthesia and intensive care services at an NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves managing elective and emergency anaesthesia alongside Level 2 and 3 critical care.

What you will do

• Provide consultant-delivered anaesthesia across surgical specialties including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, and ENT
• Participate in the emergency and out-of-hours anaesthetic on-call rota
• Lead and contribute to pre-operative assessment
• Provide clinical oversight and mentorship for anaesthetic trainees, ODPs, and other clinical staff
• Manage Level 2 and Level 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit
• Lead daily clinical management of ICU patients including ward rounds and family communication
• Oversee management of mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, renal replacement therapy, and other organ support
• Contribute to the critical care on-call rota
• Engage with critical care outreach and deteriorating patient initiatives
• Participate in departmental governance, audit, and quality improvement

Required qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthetics, or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview
• FRCA or equivalent specialist qualification
• FICM or equivalent critical care qualification (or evidence of substantial dual training in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine)
• Completion of a recognised higher specialist training programme or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience across a broad range of elective and emergency anaesthesia at consultant or senior registrar level
• Competence in the independent management of Level 2 and Level 3 critical care patients
• Proficiency in airway management, central venous access, arterial line insertion, and point-of-care ultrasound
• Experience in obstetric anaesthesia and the management of emergency perioperative scenarios
• Ability to contribute to an on-call rota and work independently as a consultant from appointment
• Evidence of engagement with clinical governance, audit, and patient safety improvement

Nice to have

• Subspecialty interests in pain medicine, airway, regional anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, or critical care

Benefits

• Flexible job planning
• Generous SPA allocation
• Defined and manageable on-call commitment
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Dedicated Study Leave budget
• Access to staff wellbeing services
• Employee assistance programme
• Health and fitness facilities

About the company

Pulse Healthcare Doctors is a medical recruitment partner supporting NHS Trusts and private healthcare organisations across the UK.