Psychiatrist: Anaesthesia General (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist to support a leading Acute Hospital Trust in the West Midlands.

This opportunity offers a 3-month locum contract within a busy and well-established Anaesthetics Department. It is ideally suited to experienced Consultant Anaesthetists who are confident delivering high-quality perioperative care across a range of surgical specialities while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

You will play a key role in providing consultant-level anaesthetic services, supporting theatre activity, undertaking perioperative assessments, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Key Details

Pay: Negotiable
Location: West Midlands
Setting: Acute Hospital Trust
Specialty: Anaesthetics
Contract Type: Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 Months
Shift Pattern: Full-Time
Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes

• On-site role
• Full-time position
• 3-month contract
• Acute hospital setting
• Immediate start available

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide consultant-level anaesthetic services across a range of surgical specialities
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and formulate individualised anaesthetic plans
• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care throughout the perioperative pathway
• Support elective and emergency theatre activity as required
• Manage complex and high-risk patients requiring specialist anaesthetic input
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, theatre teams, recovery staff, and critical care colleagues
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical discussions
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to junior medical staff and wider healthcare teams
• Participate in departmental governance, audit, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, professionalism, and clinical care

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics is essential
• CCT in Anaesthetics or equivalent qualification (CESR)
• Significant UK experience working at Consultant level within Anaesthetics
• Experience providing anaesthetic services across a broad range of surgical specialities
• Strong clinical knowledge of perioperative medicine and patient safety
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5★ Google rating, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency, and candidate experience.

Apply Now

If you are a Consultant Anaesthetist looking for a rewarding 3-month locum opportunity in the West Midlands, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply today or register with ProMedical to be considered for this and similar roles.