Speciality Doctor in Anaesthesia

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics for full-time or part-time roles at the Cumberland Infirmary. The position includes providing elective sessions and supervising junior doctors. Candidates should have an MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration, and relevant postgraduate training. Competitive benefits include a 27-day holiday scheme and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training with two years in anaesthetics.
• Evidence of participation in local audit and engagement with clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective anaesthesia sessions and contribute to the resident full-shift rota.
• Supervise junior doctors in training.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure efficient running of services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Team-player skills

Flexibility

Education

MBBS or recognised equivalent

Full GMC/GDC registration

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (full‑time or part‑time). Cross‑site work to the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Provide elective anaesthesia sessions and contribute to a resident full‑shift rota not expected to exceed 1in 8.
• Work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop special interests, encouraging experience at both hospital sites.
• Supervise junior doctors in training: induction, formal appraisals, learning portfolios, career advice.
• Undertake mandatory training and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities.
• Work closely with other specialist teams and collaborate with managers to ensure efficient running of services.
• Assist in preparation of business plans and take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses.
• Demonstrate firm commitment to Clinical Governance: clinical audit, risk management, incident reporting, continuing medical education in line with Royal College recommendations.

Qualifications – Essential

• MBBS or recognised equivalent.
• Full GMC/GDC registration.
• Completed at least four years’ full‑time postgraduate training (equivalent part‑time) with at least two years in a specialty training programme relevant to anaesthetics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, resilience, thoroughness, initiative, probity, decisiveness/ accountability, flexibility, team‑player skills.
• Evidence of participation in local audit and engagement with clinical governance.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Teaching of junior medical staff and nursing staff.
• Training in evidence‑based medicine, CPD, appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines.
• Academic training with research publication.
• Experience in clinical governance and management/administrative experience.
• Pre‑employment health screening and willingness to meet travel requirements.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years.
• Flexible working scheme.
• NHS discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars, Cycle to Work).
• Competitive NHS pension scheme and excellent opportunities for development.
• Vivup, free confidential counselling and information service.

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust

NCIC is committed to delivering outstanding, safe high‑quality care across North Cumbria, focusing on a rural and remote excellence model, inclusive workforce, and sustainability vision.