Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Cardiac Anesthesiology

Description

This on-site role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality perioperative and cardiac anesthesia care within a dynamic clinical environment.

As a Locum Cardiac Anesthesiologist, you will provide anesthesia services for cardiac surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes throughout the perioperative period. You will work collaboratively with surgeons, perfusionists, nurses, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anesthesia care for cardiac surgical procedures
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments and develop individualized anesthesia plans
• Monitor and manage hemodynamic stability during cardiopulmonary bypass and surgery
• Administer and adjust anesthetic agents, fluids, and blood products as clinically indicated
• Manage intraoperative complications and respond promptly to critical events
• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, and intensive care teams
• Oversee post-operative transition of care and ensure appropriate handover
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols
• Adhere to institutional policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Completion of an accredited anesthesiology residency program
• Subspecialty training or demonstrated expertise in cardiac anesthesiology
• Valid medical license eligible for practice in Manchester, UK
• Current certifications in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and related competencies
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology, and perioperative medicine
• Proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) interpretation is preferred
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills under pressure
• Ability to adapt quickly to new clinical environments as a locum practitioner
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development
• Trauma Level II

Schedule: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, Monday-Friday

Call Shifts: Monday-Friday (7p-7a), Saturday-Sunday (7a-7a)

Support Staff: Generalist Anesthesiologist & CRNA

Must be board-certified or board-eligible 

ACLS & BLS required

Paid travel & expenses