Specialty Doctor Anaesthesia | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the City of London seeks an experienced Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia. This full-time role includes independent work in covering theatre lists and participating in a 1:8 on-call rota. Applicants should have full GMC registration. Opportunities for professional development and education are provided, contributing to the quality of patient care.

Benefits

Full-time secretarial support

Educational resources

Qualifications

• Must work independently and unsupervised.
• Full GMC registration required.
• Appointment under the 2021 SAS contract.

Responsibilities

• Cover theatre lists independently as per the agreed job plan.
• Participate in 1:8 on-call shifts for obstetric duties.
• Support non-resident general consultant on-call rotas.

Skills

Independent working

Contribution to on-call rota

Support for clinical governance

Education

Full GMC registration and a licence to practice

Job description

Overview

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. The role may involve 1:8 on-call duties on the senior obstetric on-call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and is expected to evolve over time.

Responsibilities

• Cover theatre lists independently in accordance with the agreed job plan.
• Participate in 1:8 on-call on the senior obstetric on-call rota as required.
• Support development of the on-call rota and contribute to service delivery in obstetric and general duties on a 1:8 shift pattern where applicable.
• Cooperate with supervision arrangements and, when appropriate, support non-resident general consultant on-call rotas under consultant supervision.

Job Plan and Working Time

The post will attract up to 2 additional PAs when covering out-of-hours obstetrics or similar general duties on a 1:8 shift rota. Each specialty doctor has 1 PA allocated for SPA (Supporting Professional Activity); SPA activity will be job planned accordingly and agreed on how and where these activities are undertaken. The overall job plan will be managed within the limits of the European Working Time Directive.

Department and Environment

The Department of Anaesthesia at Homerton Hospital originated as a satellite service from the Department of Anaesthesia at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in 1986 and is now an independent department within the SWNS directorate. The department maintains strong links with Barts Health NHS Trust, with some consultants working across sites. We are the first department in the UK to gain service accreditation under the Royal College of Anaesthetists ACSA scheme in August 2014, 2018 and 2023. The department is located in purpose-built facilities within the main theatre complex with seminar rooms, office space, IT access and a range of educational resources. Full-time secretarial support is provided.

Professional Development and Education

The department supports participation in formal educational sessions, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake training as clinical and educational supervisors to contribute to teaching trainees and medical students.

Requirements

• Applicants must be able to work independently and unsupervised.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• Appointment will be made under the terms of the 2021 SAS contract.

Additional Information

Please view the full job description and person specification for details of the role. This advert closes on Monday 6 October 2025.