Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM

University Hospitals of Leicester; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a doctor for an exciting opportunity in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, and intensive care medicine. Join a dynamic and enthusiastic team and contribute to clinical services, research, and audit. Candidates must have GMC registration and at least four years of postgraduate training, including experience in anaesthesia. The role includes participation in rotas, elective and emergency theatre duties, and various professional activities. A 12-PA contract is offered, including 10 PA direct clinical care.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council required.
• At least four years full-time postgraduate training is essential.
• Two years of experience as a trainee in anaesthesia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU.
• Undertake supporting professional activities including audit and teaching.
• Fulfil clinical governance requirements.

Skills

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Postgraduate training in anaesthesia

Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Competencies in Intensive Care Medicine

Education

Completion of at least four years of postgraduate training

Job description

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

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) with at least two of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Strategic 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 avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Values

• We are compassionate
• We are proud
• We are inclusive
• We are one team

This position includes a safe and efficient anaesthetic and critical care service. The 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 12‑ph per week contract including 10‑pa direct clinical care (DCC) and 2‑pa of SPA time. A standard 10‑pa contract will include 9‑pa DCC and 1‑pa of SPA in accordance with the speciality doctor’s 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.

Application Deadline: Thu 1 Jan 2026