Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to join their team at Scarborough Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality anaesthesia services across multiple sites, ensuring patient care, supervising staff, and participating in professional development. Candidates should have a medical qualification registered with the GMC, strong anaesthesia skills, and a commitment to ongoing learning and teamwork. Great benefits available including NHS pension and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Holder of medical qualification with GMC registration.
• Substantive NHS experience required.
• Demonstrable training in anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical service to patients.
• Comply with GMC requirements.
• Participate in training programs.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Intensive Care

Clinical Governance

Teaching Clinical Skills

Team Work

Communication

Time Management

Education

Medical qualification registered with the GMC

Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training

Completion of 4 years' in a full-time specialty training programme in anaesthesia

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

The closing date is 03 July 2025

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

The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.

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 jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.

Main duties of the job

At Scarborough Hospitalsurgical services are supported by an 8 bedded Intensive Care Unit which has 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 now also have a successful and expanding day unit to support this work.

About us

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 different types of paid and unpaid leave covering 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 a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service 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 that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so 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 that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.

6. To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme.

7. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.

8. To facilitate research and ensure that all IP 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 minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent 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 on a part-time basis, or other equivalent 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 the General Medical Council requirements
• Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
• Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures

Mentoring and Teaching

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Willing to supervise other staff
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their 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 multi- disciplinary team

Communication

• Communicates with and relates to others effectively
• Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
• Seeks new and better ways to do things

Ability to work under pressue and work ethic

• An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
• Can be reflective rather than reactive
• Can seek appropriate information and support
• Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
• Is positive and well-motivated
• Takes responsibility for delivering results
• Adheres to high ethical standards
• Personal Time Management skills
• Contributes to improving patient's experience
• Involves patients in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Other

• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust