Bank Consultant AnaesthetistNHS

Job summary

Optimised Care is a growing consultant-led private healthcare provider delivering specialist, patient-focused care from The Bromsgrove Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced Bank Consultant Anaesthetist to join our growing consultant network and support our elective surgical services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist seeking flexible private hospital work alongside existing NHS, private or portfolio commitments. You will work within a professional, supportive environment alongside experienced Consultant Surgeons, anaesthetic colleagues and a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

At Optimised Care, we place patient safety, clinical excellence and patient experience at the heart of everything we do. Our consultants are supported by an experienced clinical team and a well-established hospital environment, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality anaesthetic care.

The role offers flexibility around your availability, with the opportunity to build a longer-term relationship with Optimised Care as our surgical services continue to grow.

If you are an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist looking for flexible bank sessions within a growing private healthcare provider, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Join Optimised Care and become part of a consultant-led team focused on delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide Consultant-level anaesthetic care across elective surgical services at The Bromsgrove Hospital.

The role will involve:

• Providing safe, high-quality anaesthetic care to patients undergoing planned procedures.
• Undertaking appropriate pre-operative assessment and determining patients' suitability for anaesthesia.
• Developing individualised anaesthetic plans based on each patient's clinical needs.
• Providing peri-operative anaesthetic management and supporting patients through recovery.
• Working closely with Consultant Surgeons, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Recognising and managing any anaesthetic or clinical complications appropriately.
• Maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical documentation and professional practice.
• Participating in clinical governance and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues throughout the patient journey.

The role offers flexible bank sessions, making it suitable for consultants looking to complement existing NHS, private or portfolio commitments while contributing to a growing private healthcare service.

Job description

As a Bank Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide Consultant-level anaesthetic care to patients undergoing elective procedures at The Bromsgrove Hospital.

You will have responsibility for delivering safe, effective and patient-centred anaesthetic care throughout the peri-operative pathway, working closely with Consultant Surgeons, nursing teams, theatre staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The role is suited to a Consultant Anaesthetist who values clinical autonomy, high standards of patient care and a collaborative approach to working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant-level anaesthetic services for elective surgical procedures.
• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment of patients and identify relevant medical or anaesthetic risks.
• Review patients' medical history, medications, investigations and relevant clinical information to determine suitability for anaesthesia.
• Develop appropriate, individualised anaesthetic plans in discussion with the patient and surgical team.
• Explain proposed anaesthetic techniques, risks and alternatives to patients and obtain appropriate consent.
• Deliver general, regional and/or other appropriate forms of anaesthesia within your scope of practice and clinical competence.
• Monitor patients appropriately throughout the peri-operative period and respond promptly to any changes in clinical condition.
• Provide appropriate post-operative anaesthetic care and support safe transfer to the recovery team.
• Recognise, manage and escalate anaesthetic complications or unexpected clinical situations appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Surgeons, theatre practitioners, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide appropriate clinical advice and support to colleagues where required.
• Ensure clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues throughout the patient journey.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.
• Work within Optimised Care's policies, procedures and governance arrangements.
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with GMC requirements and relevant professional guidance.
• Maintain continuing professional development and clinical competence.

Patient CarePatient safety and experience are central to the role.

The successful Consultant Anaesthetist will be expected to provide compassionate, professional and individualised care, ensuring patients understand their anaesthetic management and have the opportunity to raise questions or concerns.

You will be expected to:

• Put patient safety at the forefront of clinical decision-making.
• Treat every patient with dignity, respect and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients and their families where appropriate.
• Identify and appropriately manage clinical risk.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with relevant information governance requirements.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate peri-operative information and support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a smooth and coordinated patient journey.

Clinical Governance and QualityOptimised Care is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.

The successful Consultant Anaesthetist will be expected to participate appropriately in the organisation's governance arrangements and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

This includes:

• Working within agreed clinical policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Reporting and appropriately managing incidents and clinical concerns.
• Participating in relevant audit and quality improvement activity where required.
• Maintaining appropriate professional indemnity arrangements.
• Maintaining competence and undertaking relevant continuing professional development.
• Supporting the identification and management of clinical risks.
• Cooperating with relevant internal and external governance requirements.

Working RelationshipsYou will work closely with:

• Consultant Surgeons
• Other Consultant Anaesthetists
• Theatre teams
• Recovery staff
• Nursing teams
• Clinical and operational management
• Other members of the multidisciplinary team

A collaborative approach is essential. You will be expected to communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider clinical team.

FlexibilityThis is a bank Consultant Anaesthetist position, providing flexibility around your existing professional commitments.

Sessions can be discussed according to service requirements and your availability, making the opportunity suitable for consultants working within NHS substantive roles, NHS locum roles, private practice or portfolio careers.

The intention is to develop a strong and reliable consultant network as Optimised Care continues to expand its surgical services.

Professional RequirementsThe successful applicant will need to hold appropriate GMC registration and a licence to practise, with specialist registration in Anaesthetics or appropriate recognised specialist-level experience.

You will have current Consultant-level experience and be confident providing anaesthetic care within your clinical scope of practice, particularly within elective surgical pathways.

You will be expected to maintain appropriate professional indemnity arrangements, continuing professional development and clinical competence relevant to the work undertaken.

Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are important to the role.

The successful applicant will be required to provide appropriate evidence of professional registration, qualifications, experience and right to work as part of Optimised Care's credentialing and onboarding process.

All appointments will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment and clinical governance checks, which may include verification of:

• GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Specialist registration and qualifications.
• References and employment history.
• Professional indemnity arrangements.
• Identity and right to work.
• Relevant clinical experience.
• Occupational health requirements.
• DBS checks where applicable.
• Any other checks required as part of Optimised Care's clinical governance and practising privileges processes.

Why Join Optimised Care?This is an opportunity to become part of a growing private healthcare provider with an expanding consultant network.

As a Bank Consultant Anaesthetist, you will benefit from:

• Flexible bank work around your existing commitments.
• A professional private hospital environment.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Consultant Surgeons and clinical teams.
• A consultant-led approach to patient care.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to build a long-term relationship with Optimised Care.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our surgical services.

About YouWe are looking for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality clinical care and providing an excellent patient experience.

You will be clinically confident, professional and collaborative, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Whether you are looking to supplement an existing NHS role, expand your private practice or develop a portfolio career, this Bank Consultant Anaesthetist opportunity provides the flexibility to work with a growing healthcare provider while maintaining your existing commitments.

If you are an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist interested in flexible private hospital work, we would welcome your application and would be pleased to discuss the opportunity with you.

About us

Optimised Care is a growing consultant-led private healthcare provider based at The Bromsgrove Hospital, providing specialist-led care across a range of surgical and clinical services.

Our team is professional, approachable and patient-focused, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, patient safety and delivering an outstanding patient experience. We work collaboratively, supporting our consultants and clinical teams to provide high-quality care in a positive and well-organised environment.

As we continue to grow, we offer consultants the opportunity to become part of an expanding healthcare organisation where their expertise and contribution are valued. Our flexible approach makes Optimised Care particularly attractive to clinicians looking to complement existing NHS, private or portfolio commitments.

Working with Optimised Care means joining a team that values professionalism, collaboration, flexibility and high standards of care, while providing the opportunity to build long-term relationships with experienced clinicians and colleagues across our growing services.