Consultant in Anaesthetist | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title:Consultant Anaesthetist – (Substantive)

Department: Anaesthetics and ITU

Location:Milton Keynes

Salary:£113,565 to £150,569 per annum

Programmed Activities:10

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant in Anaesthetics (acute pain management/ Perioperative Medicine at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This post is to add to the current cohort of anaesthetists at MKUH. Additional programmed activities may be available, but these are subject to annual discussion and agreement and do not form part of the underlying contractual agreement. Applicants are required to be oneligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes 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.

Consultant Anaesthetist at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The consultant appointment is a new post within the Anaesthetic team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a general anaesthetic elective and emergency service for a busy DGH hospital.

The post is a 1 in 14 non-resident on-call and will attract a 3% on-call frequency supplement. The department works flexibility in terms of lists and working days, however this can be negotiated. Candidates with an interest in acute pain management or perioperative medicine would be welcomed.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job Outline

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate

• To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

• To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.

• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.

• Participate in the General on-call rota.

• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

• To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy at all times.

• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Teaching

• To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff

• To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.

• To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff

Research and Audit

• To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development

• To implement audit and research findings as appropriate

Management & Communication

• To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.

• To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary

• To assist in the effective handling of patients’ complaints

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026

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