Specialist Doctor in Anaesthesia

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS trust in Hereford is looking for a Specialist Doctor to join the Department of Anaesthesia on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing anaesthetic services for elective surgeries, teaching trainees, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a minimum of six years' experience in anaesthesia and be capable of working independently. A flexible working arrangement is available to suit individual preferences.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Clear pathways for career progression

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years' experience in anaesthesia.
• Experience working independently in elective theatre lists.
• Core competencies in Obstetric Anaesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services for elective surgical lists.
• Teach and supervise trainees and students.
• Engage in CPD and appraisal processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership ability

Time management

Adaptability

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Licence to practice

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Final FRCA or equivalent

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join the Department of Anaesthesia as a Specialist Doctor on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This post is offered on a fully flexible 10PA contract, designed to support both individual preferences and service requirements. We are committed to working collaboratively to ensure the role suits the right candidate while maintaining high-quality patient care.

Applicants should have a minimum of six years' experience in anaesthesia and be confident working independently, including providing cover for elective theatre lists.

We take pride in supporting our anaesthetic team through ongoing training, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide anaesthetic services for elective surgical lists across a range of specialties, working independently and flexibly within an annualised job plan. They will contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees and students, participate in departmental audit and governance, and engage in CPD and appraisal processes. The role includes supporting service development and working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient patient care. There is no on-call commitment, and the post may include cover at peripheral operating sites following induction.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive overview of the role and department, please refer to the attached Recruitment Information Pack.If you’d like to discuss the opportunity further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Jennie Kerr, Clinical Director for Anaesthesia, at [e-mail] or Jenny Connaughton, General Manager, at [e-mail].

Person Specification

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Licence to practice
• Experience working in the NHS
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Final FRCA or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
• Core competencies and at least 6 years' experience in General Anaesthesia at SAS grade or equivalent
• Core Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthetics
• Core Competencies in Intensive Care Medicine
• Three years in a recognised Anaesthesia specialty training programme
• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia

Clinical Knowledge

• Practical skills commensurate with the above
• ALS Provider
• ATLS / EPLS / APLS Provider

Audit Management & IT

• Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance

Academia Teaching skill & experience

• Commitment to medical education
• Ability to teach in clinical settings

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work within a team
• Demonstrate ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Demonstrate good time management skills
• Ability to adapt and work in differing environments
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients
• Demonstrated leadership ability

Clinical Governance

• Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and the underlying principles of clinical governance
• Advanced Management Training

Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Other Requirements Specific to the Role

• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Access to transport

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours