Locum Consultant Anaesthetist(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Sponsorship Jobs UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A hospital trust in the UK is seeking a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist to provide high-quality anaesthetic care. The role involves working across various specialties, mentoring junior doctors, and participating in clinical audits and service development. Applicants should have a medical degree, GMC registration, and extensive clinical experience in anaesthesia. This position offers opportunities for teaching and professional growth, set in a location with stunning countryside and excellent transport links, making it an ideal setting for a fulfilling career and lifestyle.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in anaesthesia across multiple specialties.
• Capability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Understanding of NHS modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe anaesthesia for elective and emergency patients.
• Supervise, mentor, and teach junior doctors and trainees.
• Contribute to clinical audit and service evaluation.

Skills

Clinical experience in anaesthesia

Teaching and leadership

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Medical degree with Royal College membership

Full GMC registration

Job description

# Locum Consultant Anaesthetist(UK Visa Sponsorship)### Job Description## About the RoleSomerset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications from enthusiastic Locum Consultant Anaesthetists to join our Anaesthetic Department at Yeovil District Hospital. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to work in a busy district general hospital, providing high-quality anaesthetic care across multiple specialties and helping to shape and innovate departmental services.You will work across general surgery, orthopaedics, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, gynaecology, and obstetrics (maternity services resume April 2026), as well as critical care, day surgery, regional anaesthesia, and acute pain services. Out-of-hours responsibilities include non-residential on-call cover for emergency theatres, maternity, and occasional paediatric cases, with availability required within 30 minutes for urgent situations.The role combines clinical excellence, teaching, leadership, and service development. You will supervise and mentor junior doctors, contribute to audits, research, and governance, and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.### Key Responsibilities* Deliver safe, high-quality anaesthesia for elective and emergency patients.* Participate in non-residential on-call rotas, providing rapid response for urgent cases.* Contribute to critical care, pain management, and day surgery services.* Supervise, mentor, and teach junior doctors, trainees, and medical students.* Engage in clinical audit, research, and service evaluation to improve care.* Participate in departmental governance, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.* Maintain personal professional development, appraisal, revalidation, and continuing education.### Person Specification**Essential Qualifications*** Medical degree with Royal College membership, or equivalent (Royal College of Anaesthetists)* Full GMC registration with a license to practice (GMC Registration)* Extensive clinical experience in anaesthesia across multiple specialties.* Competence to work independently without direct supervision.#### Desirable Qualifications* Higher degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent).* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT, CESR, or European Community Rights (GMC Specialist Register)**Experience*** Depth of clinical experience in anaesthesia.* Experience in a subspecialty or special interest to complement departmental needs.* Exposure to elective and emergency surgery, critical care, and regional anaesthesia.* Teaching and leadership experience.#### Additional Criteria* Understanding of clinical governance and responsibilities under NHS regulations* Knowledge of NHS modernization initiatives and service delivery standards (NHS England Modernisation)#### Benefits* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.* NHS Pension Scheme for long-term financial security (NHS Pensions)* Generous annual leave allowance.* Opportunities for professional development, teaching, research, and innovation.* Access to Blue Light Card discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure (Blue Light Card)Somerset offers breathtaking countryside, stunning coastlines, and excellent transport links, including cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away. With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a friendly community, it’s an ideal place to balance a rewarding career with an exceptional quality of life.#### Important Information for Applicants* This post may be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (UK Visas & Immigration)* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required (DBS guidance)* UK professional registration must be current (NHS Careers Registration)* Overseas applicants must provide criminal record certificates for countries of residence (LocationExperience2 Year