SAS doctors

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Swindon seeks an experienced anaesthetist to provide comprehensive anaesthetic services for both elective and emergency care. The ideal candidate will be capable of working in the labour ward without direct supervision and support training activities. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on continuous professional development. Applicants are encouraged to participate in quality improvement and supervision of medical students.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience of anaesthetic practices within the NHS.
• Capability of covering the labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.
• Willingness to pursue ST4 training posts.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency care.
• Assess patients before surgery and deliver safe anaesthesia.
• Comply with Trust policies and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Obstetric anaesthetic competencies

Clinical assessment skills

Training delivery

Continuous professional development

Education

Minimum two years of anaesthetic experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency care according to rota allocation.
• Support training and educational activities within the Trust.
• Support audit, research and service development projects under the guidance of the departmental QI lead.
• Maintain continuous professional learning and development.

Clinical Duties

• Assess patients before surgery, agree an anaesthetic plan and deliver safe anaesthesia with appropriate supervision; provide high‑quality post‑operative analgesia and a comprehensive handover to Recovery staff; follow up post‑operatively as clinically required.
• Provide out of hours cover in CEPOD theatre or Labour Ward, working with the on‑call team to optimise efficiency and patient safety.
• Ensure safe and effective prescribing following the Trust prescribing guidelines.
• Deliver training and education to all levels of staff, as directed by senior clinical staff.

Learning & Development

• Keep current with medical practice in anaesthesia, participate in annual appraisal and maintain a continuous professional learning plan through the SAS doctor development programme; FRCA examination attempts will be encouraged and supported.
• Contribute to audit, research and quality improvement projects and participate in the supervision, teaching and assessment of medical students and junior colleagues as needed.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, especially around clinical, health and safety; complete all mandatory training and HR processes.
• Raise concerns regarding any Trust activity with appropriate staff and promote Trust values and ways of working.
• Be a cooperative and supportive member of the anaesthetic team, raising issues with the Clinical Lead as needed.
• Provide additional support to health professional students on placement at the Trust.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain training and knowledge about safeguarding issues for vulnerable adults and support other staff in managing these issues.
• Complete mandatory training requirements, including the Mental Capacity Act and Protection of Liberty Safeguards legislation.
• Ensure all clinical activity is evidence based, safe and within the clinician’s competence.
• Keep contemporaneous clinical records and communications to ensure effective coordination and continuity of care.
• Understand and comply with Trust governance processes to safeguard patient and colleague safety.
• Comply with GMC guidance and Good Medical Practice principles; alert the Medical Director if there are concerns about registration.
• Maintain sufficient medical indemnity for practice within the Trust.
• Participate in annual appraisal and meet revalidation and licensing requirements.
• Maintain individual and team professional resilience through self‑awareness and self‑care.

Candidate Profile
• At least two years of anaesthetic experience, ideally in the NHS, with obstetric anaesthetic competencies.
• Capable of covering the labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.
• Willing to undertake ST4 training posts or pursue an anaesthetic career outside the traditional route.

Work Environment & Offering
• Main Hospital building with excellent travel links and onsite parking.
• 1SPA (4 hours) per week to support professional development; annual appraisal requirements met; contribution to departmental quality improvement.
• Flexible work arrangements available; right to request flexible working upon joining.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and a Veteran‑Aware organisation; the Armed Forces Covenant has been signed. All applicants who have a disability can apply under the guaranteed interview scheme.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant; the use of AI programmes may result in rejection. Sponsorship is welcomed where eligibility criteria are met.