Specialty Doctor Anaesthesia

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

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust is seeking a full-time Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia to work independently in theatre lists and participate in an on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent anaesthesia experience in the NHS. The position offers a salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 annually, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Educational support

Full-time secretarial support

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience working in anaesthesia within the NHS.
• Experience of working in ITU without supervision.
• Ability to undertake initial resuscitation of critically ill children.

Responsibilities

• Cover theatre lists independently as per the agreed job plan.
• Participate in a shift rota covering out-of-hours obstetrics.
• Engage in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Anaesthesia experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration with a license to practice

Primary or Full FRCA or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job summary: This is a full-time 10 PA substantive post for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia. The post holder will cover theatre lists independently as per the agreed job plan. Occassionally the specialty doctor may be called upon to partake in a 1:8 on call on the senior obstetric on-call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and can be expected to evolve and change over time.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to cover theatre lists independently as per the agreed job plan. The post may include being part of a shift rota covering out-of-hours obstetrics or similar general duties on a 1:8 shift rota (up to 2 additional PAs where applicable). The on-call component may involve support for the on-call non-resident general consultant on-call rota overnight, supervised by a consultant anaesthetist locally or distant on a case-by-case basis. Timetabled duties will evolve to meet departmental needs, including 7-day working delivery, with flexibility to changes following mutual discussion. Participation in formal educational sessions, clinical governance, and quality improvement activity is encouraged. The department supports training as clinical and educational supervisors to teach trainees and medical students. The post holder will be able to work independently and unsupervised and will have full GMC registration with a licence to practise. The appointment will be made under the terms of the 2021 SAS contract.

SPA activity will be job planned accordingly within the limits of the European Working Time Directive.

The department will consider support for suitably experienced appointees pursuing PMETB Article 14 route to specialist registration including educational supervision and career guidance.

About us

The Department of Anaesthesia at Homerton Hospital developed as a satellite service from St. Bartholomew's Hospital in 1986 and is now an independent department within the SWNS directorate. We have strong links with Barts Health NHS Trust and are the first department in the UK to gain service accreditation under the Royal College of Anaesthetists ACSA scheme in 2014, 2018 and 2023. The department is housed in new purpose-built accommodation within the main theatre complex, with seminar facilities, trainee workstations, office space, IT access, projection equipment, and up-to-date textbooks. There is full-time secretarial support.

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty Doctor

Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 293-SWNS-MED-0214

Job locations: Homerton University Hospital, London, E9 6SR

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Essential: Full registration with General Medical Council with a licence to practise MB ChB (or equivalent)
• Desirable: Primary or Full FRCA or equivalent

Resuscitation skill

• Essential: PLS/BLS/ILS
• Desirable: ATLS, ACLS, APLS

Clinical knowledge, skills, training and experience

• Essential: Minimum 2 years recent experience working in anaesthesia within the NHS
• Essential: Experience of working in ITU without supervision
• Essential: Ability to undertake initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child
• Essential: Initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia, obstetrics anaesthesia
• Desirable: Additional clinical experience/training in a specialist area outside anaesthesia
• Desirable: Specialist interest in anaesthesia or critical care

Clinical governance/research

• Essential: Evidence of active engagement with clinical audit and QIPs
• Desirable: Research methodology skills, current/recent publication of research and QI projects

Teaching

• Essential: Ability to teach medical staff, medical students and other health professionals
• Desirable: Willingness to train and provide clinical and educational supervision to others

Personal attributes

• Essential: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Effective communication and interpersonal skills and approachability

Compliance and Sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be necessary.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Homerton University Hospital, London, E9 6SR

Employer's website: homerton.nhs.uk