Consultant in Anaesthetics & ICU - South West

We're currently working with a number of NHS Trusts across South West who are keen to hire Consultants in Anaesthetics and ICU. We're fortunate enough to have partnered with more than 100 NHS Trusts across the UK, including the majority in South West and the surrounding areas.

How We Work

Our approach is to run active job searches with specialised recruiters who are well networked in the South West area and specifically focused on Anaesthetics and ICU. Whether you're just tentatively considering a new role, actively looking for a position in a particular Trust in South West, or you'd like us to run a broader job search, we can help. This guide will give you more information about working as Consultants in Anaesthetics and ICU in South West, and our recruitment team are on hand to run you through your specific options - please email us your CV or reach out using the form at the footer of this article.

About the Hospitals/Trusts

Bristol and the surrounding region offer a strong mix of acute NHS providers-from large teaching centres to high-performing district general hospitals. We regularly support placements across the following Trusts:

• University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - City‑centre acute and specialist services including children’s and cardiac care.
• North Bristol NHS Trust - Southmead Hospital delivering major trauma, neurosciences and regional specialist services.
• Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cheltenham and Gloucester acute sites within commuting distance of Bristol.
• Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust - Acute services for Bath and North East Somerset closely linked to Bristol.
• Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Swindon’s acute provider with busy emergency and elective services.
• Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Acute services at Musgrove Park (Taunton) within the wider Severn region.
• University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust - Regional tertiary centre for the South West within broader referral networks.

Together these Trusts create a diverse clinical landscape with excellent opportunities for training, sub-specialisation and progression across medicine, surgery, emergency and diagnostic services.

About the Jobs

Anaesthetics & Intensive Care services in this region span high‑volume theatres and modern critical care units. Doctors gain experience across elective and emergency lists, peri‑operative medicine and the management of critically ill patients.

• Theatres - anaesthesia for general surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, ENT, obstetrics & gynaecology, urology and vascular cases, with scope to develop regional anaesthesia and peri‑operative medicine.
• Critical care - mixed medical‑surgical ICU exposure (sepsis, ARDS, cardiac and neuro emergencies, multi‑organ support) with links to regional trauma/ECMO networks.
• Subspecialties - opportunities across cardiac, thoracic, neuro and paediatric anaesthesia, pain medicine and advanced intensive care.
• Emergency response - integral roles on cardiac arrest and trauma teams, supporting rapid airway and resuscitation care hospital‑wide.
• Education & QI - simulation, audit and service development within collaborative MDTs.

The case‑mix and team structure provide a strong foundation for consolidating experience or developing subspecialty pathways.

Living in Bristol

Bristol is a creative, historic city in the South West, known for its harbourside and vibrant arts scene. It offers excellent NHS opportunities and a high quality of life.

• Transport - Bristol Airport serves European destinations; Temple Meads station connects to London, Cardiff and Birmingham. The M4 and M5 make regional travel simple.
• Education - The University of Bristol and the University of the West of England anchor higher education, with many Ofsted‑rated schools across the city and suburbs.
• Community - Bristol Cathedral, Easton Jamia Mosque and the Hindu Temple Bristol reflect a diverse, welcoming community.
• Lifestyle - SS Great Britain, Bristol Old Vic, Clifton Suspension Bridge and the harbourside are long‑standing highlights of city life.

Bristol provides doctors and families with excellent career prospects and an enjoyable lifestyle in the South West.

How to Apply

Send your CV to apply@bdiresourcing. com. We will discuss suitable posts and approach local Trusts on your behalf.

How BDI Resourcing Can Help

Unlike traditional agencies, we do not wait for roles to come to us. Our team specialise in delivering a tailored job search for Consultants within Anaesthetics and ICU across the South West region. We will approach local NHS Trusts directly on your behalf, highlight your profile to clinical leads, and ensure you are considered for the widest possible range of opportunities.

From targeted applications, CV guidance and interview preparation through to contract negotiation and relocation support, we provide a complete end-to-end service you can trust. Partnering with BDI means having a recruitment team who actively work for you to secure the right role, in the right place, at the right time. To get started today, use the application form below or email us your CV and let us run your job search for you. You can also read more about our relocation support.