Consultant Anaesthetist

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) · Birmingham · £1350.00 We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to provide deep procedural sedation for patients accessing abortion care across our 50 clinics nationwide. As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will manage surgical lists, ensuring safe and effective care throughout every stage of the patient's journey. This includes delivering sedation for procedures up to the legal gestational limit, responding to emergencies, and supporting staff to maintain the highest standards of patient-centred care. About You You will be a highly skilled and experienced professional with FRCA or FFARCS (Ireland) qualifications, current ALS certification, and registration with the GMC. With at least five years in a consultant grade and experience within a substantive consultant contract, you'll have a broad-based background in anaesthesia and sedation, remaining calm and self-reliant under pressure. Main duties of the job Complete patient assessment and pre-treatment if necessary, including all statutory documentation Provision of deep procedural sedation for procedures up to and inclusive of a gestation of 23+6 weeks Provision of deep procedural sedation for clients up to and inclusive of 39.9 BMI Ensure the management of emergency situations, e.g., airway, bleeding Be present in the operating room throughout the procedure and remain on site until the patient has been discharged from the recovery room Ensure that patients are closely observed, and appropriate observation recorded until the client regains full consciousness Identify the early onset of potential problems and implement immediate and appropriate actions Provide support, advice, and guidance to nursing staff in the management of unexpected outcomes Benefits 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Life assurance at 3 salary Defined contribution pension scheme Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance