Job Description

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a consultant in anaesthesia to join the friendly and forward thinking team of 30 general anaesthetic consultants and 13 intensive care consultants
Main duties of the job
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice. Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights. Interested candidates with a proposed CCT date beyond six months are still advised to apply for the post as further appointments are envisaged in the near future.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
109,725 to 145,478 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7552724
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Full registration with the General Medical CouncilFRCA or equivalentOn the specialist register of the GMC or within 6months at point of interview CCT/CESR in anaesthesia
Postgraduate certificate in Medical Education
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential Requirements
Full registration with the General Medical CouncilFRCA or equivalentOn the specialist register of the GMC or within 6months at point of interview CCT/CESR in anaesthesia
Postgraduate certificate in Medical Education
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Quailfications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent within 6 months)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree or Diploma
• ATLS

Experience
Essential

• Worked in UK

2 years * Comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education

Skills
Essential

• GMC-mandated Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement Projects

Personal qualities
Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

Person Specification
Quailfications
Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent within 6 months)

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree or Diploma
• ATLS

Experience
Essential

• Worked in UK

2 years * Comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education

Skills
Essential

• GMC-mandated Clinical Supervisor

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement Projects

Personal qualities
Essential

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English

Skills Required