Specialty Doctor - Anaesthesia

NHS; Basildon; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Basildon is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia to provide comprehensive anaesthetic services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, full GMC registration, and a passion for patient care. Responsibilities include anaesthetic support across multiple facilities and participating in weekend services. Competitive salary of £61,542 to £99,216 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required for practice.
• 2 years minimum experience in Anaesthesia, with at least 4 years of ST experience.
• Passion for patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic support across various theatres and facilities.
• Participate in patient-focussed anaesthetic services seven days a week.
• Integrate within the team to deliver a comprehensive Anaesthetics Service.

Skills

Experience in Anaesthesia

Understanding principles of Audit

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

2 years minimum experience in Anaesthesia

4 years ST experience

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthesia

The closing date is 18 December 2025

The primary role for the successful candidate will be to join the Anaesthetic Team covering elective theatres, Obstetric anaesthetics, with on‑call commitments.

We are looking for a Speciality doctor in Anaesthetics who has considerable experience.

You will be expected to have an understanding and awareness of clinical governance and be passionate about patient care and safety.

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing staff in order to provide a complete Anaesthetics Service.

The Trust is committed to offering a much more patient‑focussed service and Anaesthetics has made their services available seven days a week; the successful applicant will be expected to participate in these services. Anaesthesia services are provided for 2‑day Surgery theatres at Orsett.

Basildon has 7 main theatres, 3‑day surgery theatres, Hybrid, Van Guard and 2 maternity theatres.

The day unit also feeds patients into the main theatres. In addition, anaesthetic services are provided for A&E, X‑ray, Cardiology and patients requiring ECT.

Main duties of the job

You will get a chance to work across a variety of Anaesthesia services including joining our team based at our Orsett site as well as in our main theatres in Basildon.

You will provide anaesthetic support across our seven main theatres, three day surgery theatres and two maternity theatres. The day unit also feeds patients into the main theatres. You will also get a chance to work alongside colleagues in A&E, X‑ray, and Cardiology.

Your career development will be fully supported and you will be given the opportunity to learn and undertake further training so that you can progress to where you want to go, including support for the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) Application process by the General Medical Council.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• 2 years minimum experience in Anaesthesia 4 years ST experience

Knowledge

• Understanding principles of Audit

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)