Applications are invited to join the cardio‑thoracic anaesthesia team at Leeds General Infirmary. The role is a 10 PA locum appointment covering cardiac theatres, cardiac ICU and cardiac catheter laboratories, with a one‑in‑eleven on‑call commitment. It will commence as soon as possible and last for an initial period of six months, with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities
This post delivers 10 PA support to the anaesthetic team across the Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital Leeds. The successful applicant will provide anaesthesia for cardiac theatre and cath‑lab procedures, support the cardiac intensive care unit, and undertake teaching and service development activities. Excellent communication and team‑working skills are essential, and a strong commitment to teaching and service improvement is expected.
Required Qualifications
- Accreditation in FRCA (or equivalent) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
- Either membership of the Specialist Register or within six months of admission to the Register.
- Established skills in cardiothoracic anaesthesia; experience in adult congenital heart surgery is useful but not essential.
- For those not yet on the specialist register, a portfolio/CESR pathway is suitable and the Trust supports successful completion of this route.
Optional Working Arrangements
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job‑share.
Application Contact
- Tim Palfreman – Clinical Lead for Cardiac Anaesthesia – t.palfreman@nhs.net – 0113 3926672
- Claire Tordoff – Clinical Director, Theatres & Anaesthetics – claire.tordoff@nhs.net – 0113 3926672
- Anurag Vats – Lead Clinician, Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI – anuragvats@nhs.net – 0113 3926672
- Luke McMenamin – Lead Clinician, Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI – l.mcmenamin@nhs.net – 0113 3926672
Sponsorship Eligibility
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or salary threshold for the Skilled Worker visa route. Please review the full guidance before applying.
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