217060 - Specialist Doctor in Anaesthesia (MCD)

NHS Lothian; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lothian is seeking a Specialist Grade Anaesthetist for a permanent, full-time position at St John's Hospital. The role requires significant experience in anaesthesia and patient care within a broad range of surgical specialties. This position aims to enhance the Non-Consultant Career Grade cohort, contributing to a diverse and comprehensive medical team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years medical experience required.
• At least 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Full registration and License to Practice with the General Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continued care of patients.
• Ensure proper functioning of the anaesthesia department.

Education

General Medical Council Registration

Primary Medical Qualification

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02.06.2025

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NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Entry Criteria for a Specialist Doctor

A doctor appointed to this grade:

• shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
• shall have completed a minimum of 10 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted;
• shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.

Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in St John’s Hospital.

This is a Specialist Grade Anaesthetist post, to increase the Non-Consultant Career Grade cohort to 8. The Practitioner will be responsible for the continued care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the department. This hospital provides a broad canvas of surgical specialities but additionally is a tertiary centre for Plastic surgery, ENT, Maxillo-Facial surgery and ENT.

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

We cannot accept CVs as a form of application, and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.