Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Doctor to join their Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Team in Macclesfield. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment alongside experienced staff, focusing on high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include delivering anaesthetic services and managing patients during on-call shifts. Applicants must hold an Enhanced DBS check and are encouraged to align with the Trust's values of community and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an Enhanced with Barred list DBS check.
• Experience in anaesthetic care is essential.
• Ability to work in a team and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across various surgical specialties.
• Manage ICU and peri‑operative patients during on‑call shifts.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑operative assessments.

Job description

This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' – this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialty Doctor to join our Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive department, working alongside experienced Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, ST3+ trainees and Core Trainees. We deliver a high‑quality, patient‑focused service in a modern, well‑equipped District General Hospital. You will join a team of 24 middle‑grade anaesthetists, providing flexible cover across three 1:8 rotas – Obstetrics, Emergency CEPOD/Trauma and ICU.

Working Hours

12.7 PAs per week. The role includes a 1 in 8 on‑call rota with both first and second on‑call duties, resident on‑call cover for theatres and Intensive Care, and management of ICU and peri‑operative patients during on‑call shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across a range of surgical specialties.
• Participate in the 1 in 8 on‑call rota, including first and second on‑call duties.
• Provide resident on‑call cover for theatres and Intensive Care.
• Manage ICU and peri‑operative patients during on‑call shifts.
• Carry designated bleeps for Theatre, ITU and Cardiac Arrest as part of a flexible rota system.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑operative assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary patient care.
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and patient communication.

Application Requirements

To facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust can offer services including Braille applications and interpreting services.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form; the Trust’s Careers webpage (www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk) provides further information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants must have an Enhanced with Barred list DBS check; the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

Salary and Conditions

NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working under UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions, they will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed years’ experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. Evidence required to increase a starting salary would be payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and, as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Community and Values

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.