Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia
at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Employer Defence Employer Recognition GoldApplications are warmly invited for the positions of two locum Consultants in Anaesthesia to join our dynamic and thriving A.C.S.A. accredited anaesthetic department at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH). These are 6-month fixed term Locum Consultant positions.
We are looking for committed anaesthetists of proven ability who can contribute fully to both clinical and managerial roles within the department. Candidates should bring skills or knowledge that will enhance and expand the services already provided at the Royal United Hospital.
An ability to embrace change and develop services for more effective care delivery will be considered an asset.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work clinically at the RUH site and at Sulis Hospital (owned by the RUH). This post is a standard 10PA contract. Comprising 8.5 PAs Direct Clinical Care and 1.5PAs Supporting Professional Activities in line with the national Consultant contract.
The clinical work will include elective and emergency operating lists across a broad range of surgical specialties (except for cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, vascular, burns, transplant, and major trauma) plus pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care.
These are fixed term locum posts to cover substantive consultant absence. Applicants who can commence in these posts within an early time frame will be welcomed. These posts will both run for a duration of 6 months following appointment.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
per annum
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
427-8327396
Job locations
Combe Park
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
Person Specification
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
Person Specification
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Combe Park
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Combe Park
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
Person Specification
Desirable
- Entry on the Specialist Register or equivalent
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