Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

NHS; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading acute trust in Wakefield is seeking a full-time Anaesthetist to provide anaesthetic care across its sites. The successful candidate will manage patients with various conditions, contribute to resident rotas, and engage in multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities to gain further qualifications and experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Diverse, inclusive environment

Qualifications

• At least four years of full-time hospital service since registration.
• Minimum of two years in Anaesthetics with obstetric on-call experience.
• Certifications such as ATLS, ALS, APLS, or PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provision of both acute and elective anaesthetic care.
• On-call duties for obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care.
• Teaching and supervising junior medical staff.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Good time management

Organizational skills

Education

Medical degree from a recognized medical school

Progress towards or attainment of Royal College examinations

Higher qualifications like FRCA or equivalent

Job description

This post is initially offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs), although more PAs may be available, and applications for less than full-time work will be considered.

Duties will be based initially at our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites, although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care across all three sites. There may be future opportunities to cover our Pontefract site to support the increasing throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service. From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas supporting 24-hour Anaesthetic cover, including nights and long days.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and elective, with responsibility for managing patients with acute and chronic conditions, including complex cases. The specific area of work will depend on the individual's skill set and competency levels.
• On-call duties for obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care, or at a second on-call level depending on competency.
• Pre-operative assessment.
• Participation in specialty and cross-specialty multidisciplinary teams and meetings.
• Involvement in relevant administrative duties.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.
• Active involvement in audit and clinical governance, including service improvement activities.

About us

We are an acute trust serving over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work across patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritize our people and values to deliver the best possible care. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks provide safe spaces to share ideas and concerns, promoting awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially encouraging members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join our team to make a difference every day.

Application guidance: We understand that many applicants now use AI tools to assist with applications. While these can be helpful, they cannot fully replace your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is important to personalize your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as our screening process is thorough. If you have used AI, please disclose this on your application form.

Job responsibilities

This post is initially offered on a full-time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs), with the possibility of more PAs and part-time applications being considered.

Duties will initially be based at Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites, but all medical staff are involved in patient care across all three sites. There may be future opportunities to cover the Pontefract site to support the increasing throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service. Clinically, these posts will involve participation in resident rotas supporting 24-hour Anaesthetic cover, including nights and long days.

The main duties include:

• Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and elective, managing patients with various conditions, including complex cases. The specific work area will depend on skill set and competency levels.
• On-call duties for obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care, or at a second on-call level, depending on competency.
• Pre-operative assessment.
• Participation in multidisciplinary team meetings across specialties.
• Relevant administrative duties.
• Teaching and supervising junior medical staff and other clinicians.
• Engagement in audit and clinical governance activities, including service improvements.

The department supports specialty doctors aiming to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), including facilitating rotations to tertiary centers for specialty experience if needed.

Person Specification

Management Skills

• Demonstrates an analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Good time management.
• Strong organizational skills.

GMC Registration

• Provide full GMC number.
• Full GMC registration with license to practice.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Progress towards or attainment of Royal College examinations.
• Certifications such as ATLS, ALS, APLS, or PALS.
• Higher qualifications like FRCA or equivalent.

Experience

• At least four years of full-time hospital service since registration, including a minimum of two years in Anaesthetics and experience in obstetric anaesthesia on-call.
• Experience in teaching clinical skills.
• Experience in clinical research and development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to reveal any criminal convictions.