Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to deliver high-quality clinical services at Scarborough Hospital. The role requires GMC registration, extensive experience in anaesthesia, and a commitment to professional development. Successful candidates will engage in teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration, contributing to enhanced patient care.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC for medical practice.
• Completion of specialty training in anaesthesia including obstetrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical services to patients.
• Participate in patient management and training.

Skills

Clinical governance

Teaching clinical skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC

Minimum 4 years in a full-time specialty training programme in anaesthesia

Job description

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Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics, Scarborough

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Client:

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job overview

It is envisaged that the postholder will carry out their duties as a full-time specialty doctor in anaesthesia.

The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with SAS grade colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated. This job involves cross-site working between our two principal hospitals at York & Scarborough, with Scarborough Hospital as the base site

Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All job plans are agreed in line with the Trust's Job Planning Principles.

Main duties of the job

At Scarborough Hospital, surgical services are supported by an 8-bedded Intensive Care Unit with funding for up to 6 level 3 patients at any one time. The main theatre suite comprises five theatres, in addition to which there is a separate maternity theatre.

Surgical services at Scarborough currently include general surgery (including emergencies), trauma, gynaecology, ENT, maxillo-facial, oral surgery, ophthalmology, and urology. We also have a successful and expanding day unit to support this work.

Working for our organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers

For more details on these benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The principal duty of this post is to provide comprehensive clinical services to patients from and around York & Scarborough.

1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.

2. To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan, as far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.

4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

6. To participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme.

7. To be responsible for the clinical management of inpatients and outpatients under your care.

8. To facilitate research and ensure that all rights of the Trust are observed where applicable.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
• Current holder of license to practise with the General Medical Council & substantive NHS experience
• Completion of a minimum 4-year full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained part-time or flexibly, or other demonstrable experience and competencies
• Completion of a minimum of 4 years in a full-time specialty training programme in anaesthesia (including ICM & obstetrics), or equivalent gained part-time or flexibly, or other demonstrable experience and competencies

Clinical Practice/Competence

• Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in anaesthesia (including obstetrics) & intensive care
• Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements
• Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
• Ability to work effectively despite pressures

Mentoring and Teaching

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Willing to supervise other staff
• Experience in undertaking audits and presenting findings
• Able to spot and nurture talent
• Ability to critically review research

Team Work

• Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
• Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Communication

• Effective communication skills
• Open to ideas, willing to learn and develop
• Seeks new and better ways to do things

Ability to work under pressure and work ethic

• Ability to cope with stressful situations calmly and practically
• Reflective rather than reactive
• Seeks appropriate information and support
• Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high-quality service
• Positive, well-motivated
• Takes responsibility for results
• Adheres to high ethical standards
• Good personal time management skills
• Contributes to improving patient experience
• Involves patients in decision-making
• Works in partnership to deliver patient-centered care
• Understands and embraces user involvement

Other

• Able to make own arrangements for travel between sites