Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

TN United Kingdom; Greenock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics at Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This permanent position offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to patient-centered care. You'll work within a friendly team, contributing to various specialties while covering the middle grade rota. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and relevant experience in anaesthesia and critical care.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Cover the middle grade rota.
• Develop clinical interests and contribute to teaching.
• Support for FRCA Primary examinations.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Teaching

Education

Full GMC registration

Postgraduate training

Job description

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Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics, Greenock

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Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Greenock, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million including regional and national services.

We are offering a position at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in the anaesthetic department as a permanent staff member on a 6.5 PA job plan. The department is welcoming and friendly, committed to providing excellent, safe, and patient-centered care.

The hospital serves as the elective Orthopaedic Hub for Clyde, with plans to expand colorectal surgical capacity. Other specialties include CEPOD, General surgery, Ophthalmology, Breast, ENT, Orthopaedics, Urology, Paediatric Dental, Plastic Surgery, and Gynaecology. The Acute Pain Service is consultant-led with input from an Acute Pain Nurse.

The department supports anaesthetic CT and ST trainees for elective specialty training. Opportunities exist for CPD meetings, educational activities, quality improvement, research, and collaboration with Royal Alexandra Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Glasgow.

As a specialty doctor, you'll cover the middle grade rota. There are opportunities to develop clinical interests, leadership, management skills, and to contribute to teaching and education. Support is available for FRCA Primary examinations.

The job plan includes 6.5 PA, consisting of two 12.5-hour shifts from 08:30 to 21:00.

Applicants should have full GMC registration, be eligible to work in the UK, and possess at least 3 years of experience in anaesthesia and critical care, capable of inter-hospital transfer of critical care patients with distant supervision.

For more information, contact Lew Chin Chee, Consultant, at 07855042805 or [emailprotected].

Criteria for Specialty Doctors include:

• Full GMC registration and Licence to Practice;
• At least four years of postgraduate training (or equivalent), with two in a specialty training or LAT role;
• Or equivalent training, experience, or competencies gained in the UK or overseas.

Contact details for the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all community sections. The organization is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military community applications and recognizing military skills and experience.

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