Anaesthetics Specialty Doctor - Orthopaedic & Critical Care

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a substantive specialty doctor in anaesthetics to join a team of 22 consultants. The post involves theatre duties, on-call work, and perioperative care for orthopaedic surgery.

The successful candidate will be involved in regional and general anaesthesia, HDU care, and critical care outreach, with opportunities to contribute to training and audit within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• Undertake perioperative care and administer general or regional anaesthesia.
• Manage anaesthetic emergencies across all age groups.
• Participate in HDU care and inter-hospital transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre and on-call anaesthetic cover within the department.
• Contribute to preoperative assessment and multidisciplinary care.
• Support development of regional anaesthesia services.

Skills

General anaesthesia

Regional anaesthesia

Perioperative care

On-call duties

HDU care

Tools

Glidescope

Ultrasound machines

Job description

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a substantive specialty doctor in anaesthetics to join a team of 22 consultants. The post involves theatre duties, on-call work, and perioperative care for orthopaedic surgery.

The successful candidate will be involved in regional and general anaesthesia, HDU care, and critical care outreach, with opportunities to contribute to training and audit within a supportive department.