Specialist Grade Anaesthetics | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia. The role involves delivering safe anaesthetic services, participating in clinical governance, and supervising medical trainees. This position is crucial for improving patient care in various surgical fields. Join a supportive team within a leading NHS trust dedicated to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective Anaesthetic services.
• Provide independent anaesthetic sessions in Obstetrics and Surgery.
• Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Teach and supervise anaesthetic resident doctors and students.

Job description

Overview

Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia with an interest in Peri Operative Medicine. We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Grade in Anaesthetics to join our team.

About the department

The Anaesthetics department is a friendly and supportive one. We have achieved ACSA Accreditation for the Royal College of Anaethsetists and are extremely proud of this achievement. We welcome innovation and will support change where it improves the care we give to our patients.

Responsibilities

• To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective Anaesthetic services within the Trust (General and regional anaesthesia, and Procedural sedation, independently for all patients).
• As well as Perioperative sessions the successful candidate will be expected to provide independent anaesthetic sessions in Obstetrics, General Surgery, Urology and Orthopaedic surgery.
• To actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
• To actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic resident doctors and medical students.

Trust context

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Principles and duties

• The principal duty is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
• To always comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
• To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
• To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.

This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025