Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Obstetric Anaesthesia | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS healthcare provider in Manchester is offering a 12-month fixed-term position in obstetric anaesthesia. This role allows for extensive research opportunities, including contributions to guidelines, quality improvement projects, and national publications. Ideal for candidates with some experience in obstetric anaesthesia looking to specialize further in their career.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the authorship of guidelines, quality improvement projects, and audits.
• Participate in a national publication and/or presentation at the Obstetric Anaesthesia Association (OAA) meeting.

Job description

Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest employers, with a wide-ranging portfolio of specialty work and a strong academic record. In partnership with The University of Manchester and other collaborators we are rapidly making Manchester the centre of cutting-edge research to improve healthcare worldwide. The Trust has Biomedical Research Centre status awarded by the National Institute of Health Research. Saint Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children was founded over 200 years ago. This large and vibrant hospital provides tertiary services to the North West in Obstetrics, Fetal and Maternal Medicine, Gynecological Oncology, Urogynaecology, Reproductive Medicine, Genetics, Neonatal Medicine and Neonatal Surgery.

Role and Setting

This is a 12 month fixed term renewable appointment within the Directorate of Anaesthesia at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post will provide applicants the experience of working within a busy tertiary referral centre for obstetric anaesthesia. The post is ideal for applicants who have some experience in obstetric anaesthesia and who wish to develop obstetrics as an ongoing career aim or for those keen to advance their skills in preparation for ST4 or portfolio pathway application. RCOA stage 2, stage 3 and special interest areas (SIA) modules are all supported in this unit. There are many areas in which the applicant can further develop their obstetric portfolio. Applicants with a specific area of interest may wish to concentrate their efforts in that particular area.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

The opportunities for research are extensive, including reviewing the placenta accreta spectrum, TEG coagulation profile of the parturient, enhanced recovery in obstetrics, heart disease in pregnancy, maternal critical care and obstetric anaesthesia clinic database analysis to name a few. Successful applicants will be expected to contribute to the authorship of guidelines, quality improvement projects, and audits. It is expected that the candidate will contribute to a national publication and/or a presentation at the Obstetric Anaesthesia Association (OAA) meeting whilst in post.

About MFT and Culture

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale that supports significant opportunities. We champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue ambitious goals. We are building a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, and research through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022. We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, and we are pursuing our Green Plan to contribute to sustainable healthcare. We foster an inclusive culture of belonging, equal opportunities for career development, and wellbeing.

Diversity and How to Apply

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide with the Job Description and Person Specification for details about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. Diversity Matters: MFT is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, and eliminating discrimination. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email [e-mail].

Notes

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Nov 2025.