Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, ITU and Obstetrics

Uhleicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, ITU and Obstetrics. The post supports obstetric anaesthesia, ITU and clinical services with opportunities to contribute to research and audit.

GMC registration and ≥4 years postgraduate training (≥2 in anaesthesia) are required. The role involves on-call obstetric anaesthesia, theatre lists, and pre/post-op visits, with flexible rotations and participation in governance and professional

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required.
• FRCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Foundation training completed and ALS provider.
• 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) with anaesthesia and obstetric/ICM exposure.
• Final FRCA or equivalent expected.
• FICM Basic Level ICM competency expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in first on-call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU.
• Join elective and emergency theatre lists.
• Conduct pre- and post-operative visits.
• Engage in audits, CPD, teaching and research as required.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands and meet clinical governance requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Research and audit

Teaching

Communication skills

Education

FRCA or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Foundation training completed

ALS provider

4 years postgraduate anaesthesia/ICM/Obstetric anaesthesia

Final FRCA or equivalent

FICM Basic Level ICM

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, ITU and Obstetrics

The closing date is 26 November 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further experience in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the clinical services within UHL and will be expected and supported to contribute to research and audit within the department.

A doctor appointed to this post shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU

To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists.

To undertake pre and post op visits.

To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require.

To fulfil clinical governance requirements.

To undertake mandatory training.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact,
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Job responsibilities

Provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic and critical care service.

This job incorporates resident on call within a designated specialty doctor rota. Depending on skills and experience the post holder may be required to participate on other appropriate resident rotas.

The daytime work will include delivery suite and ITU duties and elective and emergency theatres lists. Depending on experience and service requirements the postholder will work on either accompanied lists with a consultant or have sole responsibility for a list.

On Appointment the successful candidate would be offered a 11.5pa per week contract including 10pa direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 pa of SPA time.

A standard 10pa contract will include 9 pas DCC and 1pa of SPA in accordance with the speciality doctors contract 2021.

This job may be suitable for an individual who wishes to gain experience and re-enter training or who wishes to gain experience and training with a view to applying for Article 14

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Completion of Foundation training
• ALS provider
• 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia and should include at least 3 months of intensive care medicine training and Obstetric anaesthesia training.
• Basic level training certificate or equivalent
• RCOA basic level obstetric competency certificate or equivalent
• To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary. Documented competencies in general adult anaesthesia and the key areas of basic specialist practice
• Final FRCA or equivalent
• FICM Basic Level ICM competency or equivalent
• Peer review publications.
• Plan for further research

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level and related professionals
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Communication and relationship skills

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Clarity of communication and organisation.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Evidence of out of work interests.

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Evidence of professional team working.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided

Management

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
• Basic management training

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• Clarity of communication and organisation.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Evidence of out of work interests.

Other requirements specific to the role

• This post requires an enhanced disclosure by enhanced disclosure criminal records certificates

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust