Consultant in Anaesthetics (x2 posts)

The successful applicant should possess FRCA (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:

“Achieving excellence in day case surgery”

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact

Natalie Drury, Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia (via administration office on 0113 2065789)

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Wednesday 2 December 2026

Applicants should have established skills in general adult anaesthesia, with experience in obstetric and major general anaesthesia. Excellent communication and team working skills and a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

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Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.