Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

NHS; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital is inviting applications for experienced anaesthetists. The role involves providing anaesthetic coverage for diverse surgeries and requires at least 3 years' experience in anaesthesia. You'll join a friendly team with a focus on high-quality patient care, participating in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and development opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Access to professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in anaesthesia.
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic cover for various surgeries.
• Participate in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota.
• Manage patients in combination with the Outreach team.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Acute care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job summary

We invite applications from experienced anaesthetists, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at renowned The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. These new posts will allow the department to create a 1:8 resident rota. The post holder should have minimum 3 years' experience in anaesthesia.

Please note - re-advertising previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Duties in theatres will include anaesthetic cover for a wide variety of Orthopaedic surgery ranging from high volume arthroplasty to complex spinal surgery both adult and paediatric. There is also urology and dental surgery performed in the hospital. There is no accident and emergency department in the hospital, neither is there any inpatient obstetrics. Out of hours work involves participation in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Flexible working patterns are seen as essential to the smooth running of the department; therefore, specialty grade doctors are expected to have a degree of flexibility in their weekly job plan. These posts will include cover for Emergency Theatres out of hours and the critical care unit which provides level 2 critical care. Support for managing patients on the wards in conjunction with the Outreach team is integral to the role.

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year 10 Programmed Activities per week.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20250602814

Job locations

The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Job description Job responsibilities

Full details on in the Job Description

The successful candidates will be based at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry in the Anaesthetics Department, Musculoskeletal Unit. The posts are offered on a full time or job share basis; the job plan being intended for full time appointments with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis. The successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise During the first 6 months appointees will be assessed against the required competencies pertaining to the ability to safely provide out-of-hours cover on our on-call rota (similar to the IAC/IAOC).

Job description Job responsibilities

Full details on in the Job Description

The successful candidates will be based at the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry in the Anaesthetics Department, Musculoskeletal Unit. The posts are offered on a full time or job share basis; the job plan being intended for full time appointments with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis. The successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise During the first 6 months appointees will be assessed against the required competencies pertaining to the ability to safely provide out-of-hours cover on our on-call rota (similar to the IAC/IAOC).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely

Eligibility Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care
• Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA
• Experience in Regional Anaesthesia

Specific Skills to Role Essential

• Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
• Competencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in anaesthesia and critical care.

Desirable

• Previous substantive experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

Communication Essential

• Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.

Personal Skills Essential

• Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
• Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential

• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Desirable

• Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

Other Essential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
• Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
• Desire to work as part of the team to strive for excellence and the development of the department.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely

Eligibility Essential

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: good clinical care, maintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients, good working relationships with colleagues, good teaching and training, professional behaviour and probity, delivery of good acute clinical care
• Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA
• Experience in Regional Anaesthesia

Specific Skills to Role Essential

• Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
• Competencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in anaesthesia and critical care.

Desirable

• Previous substantive experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

Communication Essential

• Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.

Personal Skills Essential

• Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
• Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.

Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential

• Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Desirable

• Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.

Other Essential

• Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
• Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
• Desire to work as part of the team to strive for excellence and the development of the department.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Gobowen

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Employer's website

https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)