anaesthetics jobs with Pulse

As a leading recruiter of high-calibre anaesthetic doctors, Pulse offers the widest variety of permanent and locum anaesthetic jobs across all grades within the NHS and private health sector.

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We work with the best healthcare professionals in their field, placing them in rewarding and exciting roles in critical care and ICU. Positions can be permanent, full-time time or shiftwork and contract lengths which can range from one to six months.

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Anaesthesia job FAQs

What does an anaesthetist earn?

The basic salary for trainee anaesthetists starts at £32,398 and can rise all the way up to £139,882 for consultants working for the NHS in England. However, these figures all depend on where you work, the type of organisation you work for and whether you are on a permanent or locum post. Locum posts and contracts in private healthcare facilities typically offer higher pay for anaesthetists.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of an anaesthetist?

The main priority for anaesthetists is to ensure the safety of patients who will undergo surgery. Some of the most common daily duties of an anaesthetist include:

Assessing a patient’s suitability for surgery
Creating anaesthetic plans
Preparing patients for potential risks and ensuring they understand what will happen during and after their operation
Administering anaesthesia to patients before they are due for their procedure
Monitoring patients whilst they are under anaesthesia in the operating theatre
Performing administrative duties such as filling out reports of patients

Is there a demand for anaesthetists in the UK?

Yes, anaesthetists are in currently in demand in the UK. According to the Royal College of Anaesthetists, there are more than 1,000 vacancies. This means that many NHS trusts and private organisations are hoping to recruit more anaesthetists.

What qualifications do you need to be an anaesthetist?

To become an anaesthetist, you must go to a university and complete a degree that is recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) or complete a doctor degree apprenticeship, which will take around five years. From there, you will need to do a two-year foundation training programme which will allow you to undergo specialist training.

Want to know more about how to qualify? Read our guide about the doctor training pathway in the UK.

What are the benefits of finding your next anaesthesia job with Pulse?

All anaesthesia jobs with Pulse can benefit from our various rewards. You will get exclusive opportunities, access to high-quality training, remote working opportunities and flexible working hours that suit your needs.

Learn more about the rewards and benefits offered at Pulse.

How can I stay up-to-date with new anaesthesia jobs?

The best way to stay up-to-date with our latest opportunities is by registering with Pulse to hear about new positions. You will hear about them before anyone else and our consultants will contact you about available roles that suit your needs.