Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to join their accredited team. The role involves providing quality anaesthetic care and support for various surgical specialties, working in the Intensive Care Unit. The candidate must hold a valid Medical Degree, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate substantial clinical experience. The position offers a flexible timetable, with opportunities for professional development and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of case mix and numbers anaesthetised.
• Clinical experience in anaesthetics and critical care.
• Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality anaesthetic and critical care services.
• Work on the Intensive Care Unit.
• Participate in CPD and training opportunities.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to develop effective relationships

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Medical Degree (Full GMC licence)

APLS / ATLS / ALS Certification

Postgraduate training in anaesthesia

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics

The closing date is 25 January 2026

The Anaesthetics Department at Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a Specialty Doctor.

The successful applicant will join an established, successful, enthusiastic and ACSA accredited team in delivering quality anaesthetic, perioperative and critical care services to the local West Dorset population and adjoining areas. This includes anaesthetic support for the hospital's surgical teams including theatre sessions for Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Ophthalmology NUE, Maxillo-facial, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Colorectal, and General Surgery. Anaesthetic support is also provided in the radiology suite and endoscopy unit. The post will also include working on the Intensive Care Unit at DCH.

Main duties of the job

The timetable will be flexible; the post holder will be rostered for up to 20 hours per week as a combination of elective surgical lists (5 hours each), obstetrics cover and on call commitment as 1st (Critical Care) or 2nd (Theatre and Obstetrics) on call tier as required (12 hour shifts). The rota is on an 8‑week rolling basis with approximately 36 lists of variable surgical specialities over an 8‑week period in addition to on call commitment. Specialist interests and regular commitments may be accommodated. The post holder will have the opportunity of an attached training list each week.

Timetable includes a minimum of one SPA for CPD. CPD is supported by the Trust and is in accordance with current College requirements.

About us

As a department we value all of our staff and recognise that appraisal and support for career progression are important. The successful candidate will be supported by a mentor from within the consultant body and we actively encourage and support our SAS staff to look towards Portfolio Pathway/CESR if they wish to take this route.

The Trust is located close to the centre of the county town of Dorchester and is a modern hospital. It provides the full range of general, acute hospital services, including an emergency department. The Trust is a recognised trauma unit affiliated with the Southampton Trauma Centre.

Dorchester is a popular market town with easy access to Dorset's Jurassic Coastline in an area of outstanding beauty, served by frequent direct rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour, water sports and the Weymouth Olympic sailing academy is only 8 miles away.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

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Person Specification

Education

• Medical Degree (Full GMC licence with a licence to practice is required)
• APLS / ATLS / ALS Certification
• Postgraduate training in anaesthesia is desirable

Experience

• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of case mix and numbers anaesthetised.
• Experience of multidisciplinary working.
• Clinical experience in anaesthetics and critical care.
• Initial assessment of competence in obstetric anaesthesia.
• Recent and significant UK experience.

Skills压 ability

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff.
• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.

AUDIT

• Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in medical audit in the last 18 months.

Research

• Knowledge of principles of scientific research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Actprise has (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.

Address

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust