Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Antistatique; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated anaesthetics team at a modern hospital in Dorchester, providing top-notch anaesthetic and critical care services to the local community. This role offers a flexible timetable, including opportunities for professional development and mentorship from experienced consultants. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment, with access to beautiful surroundings and excellent recreational amenities. If you're passionate about anaesthetics and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is an excellent opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering anaesthetic services across various surgical specialties.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic support for surgical teams in various specialties.
• Work on the Intensive Care Unit and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Critical Care

Perioperative Care

Surgical Support

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Anaesthetics

Job description

Anaesthetics Department

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

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, covering theatre sessions for Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Ophthalmology, Maxillo-facial, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Colorectal, and General Surgery. Anaesthetic support is also provided in the radiology suite and endoscopy unit. The post will include working on the Intensive Care Unit at DCH.

Interview date: 13th June 2025

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

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

We value all our staff and recognize the importance of appraisal and career progression support. The successful candidate will be supported by a mentor from within the consultant body. We actively encourage and support our SAS staff to pursue CESR applications if they wish.

The Trust is located near the center of Dorchester, a modern hospital providing the full range of general, acute hospital services, including an emergency department. It is a recognized trauma unit affiliated with the Southampton Trauma Centre.

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

Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached. Feel free to contact us to discuss further.

This advert closes on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

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