Anaesthetics Services
Trusted processes for elective recovery across the NHS
Our Understanding of Anaesthetics
Anaesthetics is a critical specialty underpinning almost all areas of surgery and interventional medicine. Anaesthetists play a central role not only in delivering safe anaesthesia for elective and emergency operations, but also in pre-operative assessment, post-operative care, pain management, and critical care support.
NHS Trusts face increasing challenges in maintaining sufficient anaesthetic cover due to rising surgical demand, workforce shortages, and the need to balance elective capacity with emergency and critical care pressures. Without adequate anaesthetic provision, operating theatres cannot function, and elective lists are delayed or cancelled, exacerbating waiting list pressures.
At NCI, we understand the pivotal role of anaesthetists in enabling safe, efficient, and effective surgical services.
Our Approach to
Anaesthetics Insourcing
- General surgery and subspecialties (Upper GI, Lower GI, Colorectal, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, and more)
- Day case and inpatient operating lists
- Pre-operative assessment clinics
- Acute and chronic pain services
- Obstetric anaesthesia (where required)
Consultant-Led Service Delivery
All sessions are delivered by NHS substantive GMC-specialist registered Consultant Anaesthetists. Our clinicians cover general, regional, and subspecialist anaesthetic techniques across a wide range of surgical specialties.
Integration with Surgical Pathways
We align with Trust policies, ensuring pre-operative assessment, intra-operative anaesthetic practice, and post-operative care follow established protocols. We work in full collaboration with surgical and theatre teams to deliver seamless patient care.
Comprehensive Coverage
Our anaesthetists support activity across:
Governance & Patient Safety
Patient safety is at the heart of our model. We comply with the standards of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Association of Anaesthetists, and NICE guidance. All incidents, outcomes, and governance metrics are reported to partner Trusts to provide assurance and transparency.
Key Benefits of
NCI’s Anaesthetics Support
Rapid mobilisation of highly skilled anaesthetic teams
Increased theatre utilisation and reduced elective cancellations
Seamless integration with Trust theatre management systems and governance structures
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Focus on local recruitment to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable service delivery