Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

By Liz Wells 30 October 2025

Patients are facing regular delays to their planned operations because hospitals do not have enough anaesthetists, a new report reveals.

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Assistant Director Strategy, Commissioning and Supply Management

up to £113,000

East Sussexup to £113,000

RECRUITER: East Sussex County Council

Director for Public Health

£108,015 – £118,680 pa

Dudley, West Midlands£108,015 – £118,680 pa

RECRUITER: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Children's Commissioning Compliance Assistant

£25,989

North East Lincolnshire£25,989

RECRUITER: North East Lincolnshire Council

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