We are appointing Consultant Anaesthetists in University Hospital Southampton. This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements we require in particular are thoracic, orthopaedic/trauma, spinal & neurosurgery, vascular, ophthalmic anaesthesia, pre-assessment clinic and anaesthesia for endoscopy and interventional radiology.

We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake weekend general/obstetric/neuro work to begin with. However, we anticipate opportunities to join specialist on call rotas in due course. This will be your choice, subject to mutual agreement with the Care Group Lead and the needs of the Trust.

We also cover surgical specialities at Lymington New Forest Hospital & the Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre, and sessions are available there. A wide range of anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore applications from candidates with subspecialist skills are welcome.

We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans.  Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department.  We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.