Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Swindon is looking for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of anaesthetic experience, with obstetric competencies required. This role includes providing anaesthetic services, supporting training, and working with an experienced team. The position provides 1SPA weekly for professional development, and candidates are encouraged to further their anaesthetic skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Access to Health and Wellbeing team

Qualifications

• At least two years of anaesthetic experience, ideally in the NHS.
• Demonstrated ability to cover Labour Ward out of hours without direct supervision.
• Experience of transfer of critically ill patients and in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency care according to rota allocation.
• Support training and educational activities within the Trust.
• Assess patients before surgery and deliver safe anaesthesia.

Skills

Anaesthetic competencies

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration

At least 4 years post registration

All or part of Primary FRCA

Job description

Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics

The closing date is 29 December 2025.

As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing. You will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trust Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award in 2020 for the work they have done locally.

We are looking for someone with at least two years of anaesthetic experience, ideally in the NHS. You must have obstetric anaesthetic competencies. The job plan will comprise two days of elective theatres per week and a 1:12 on‑call commitment. The post‑holder is expected to cover the labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.

We are a medium sized DGH with a range of surgical specialties, including orthopaedics and trauma, general surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, oral surgery, ophthalmic surgery and breast surgery.

We have 15 theatres in our Main Theatres suite, a separate theatre in oral surgery and two maternity theatres. The anaesthetic offices are located at one end of the theatre suite, adjacent to the Critical Care Unit. There is a large comfortable room for the use of trainees and SAS doctors.

You will have 1SPA (4 hours) a week to support professional development. You will meet the requirements for annual appraisal and contribute to quality improvement within the department.

We have SAS doctors on a range of contracts, including the 2021 Specialist contract. Many of our SAS doctors are very experienced, and we are keen to attract early‑career SAS anaesthetists to support our resident on‑call rota and potentially stay with us for career progression.

We are located in the main Hospital building, which has excellent travel links (including good onsite parking), with many cities within easy reach. The Trust is on the edge of Swindon with access to a variety of outstanding urban or village areas with short commutes to the site.

Depending on experience, you will anaesthetise for solo lists or be doubled up with senior anaesthetists for training and development. This post is ideal for candidates wanting to increase their anaesthetic experience before applications for ST4 training posts, as well as those wishing to pursue an anaesthetic career outside the traditional training route. You will build your skills and confidence and continue to add to your portfolio.

Main duties of the job

Job Responsibilities

• To provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency care according to rota allocation.
• To support training and educational activities within the Trust.
• To support audit, research and service development projects under the guidance of the departmental QI lead.
• To maintain continuous professional learning and development.

Clinical Duties

• To assess patients before surgery, agree an anaesthetic plan and deliver safe anaesthesia with an appropriate level of local or distant supervision; provide high quality post‑operative analgesia and comprehensive handover to Recovery staff; follow up patients post‑operatively as clinically required.
• To provide out‑of‑hours cover in CEPOD theatre or Labour Ward, working with the rest of the on‑call team to optimise efficiency and patient safety.
• To ensure safe and effective prescribing following the Trust prescribing guidelines.
• To deliver training and education to all levels of staff, as directed by senior clinical staff.

Learning & Development

• To keep up to date with current medical practice in anaesthesia; participate in annual appraisal and maintain a continuous professional learning and development plan; FRCA examinations will be encouraged and supported.
• To contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement projects and participate in the supervision, teaching and assessments of medical students and junior colleagues as needed.

General Responsibilities

• To comply with all policies and procedures of the Trust and complete all required mandatory training and HR processes.
• To raise concerns around any aspect of Trust activity with an appropriate member of staff as per the Trust policies and procedures and promote Trust values.
• To be a co‑operative and supportive member of the anaesthetic team and address issues with the Clinical Lead.
• To provide additional support as needed to all health professional students on placement at the Trust.

Clinical

• To maintain training and knowledge about safeguarding issues for vulnerable adults and support other staff in acting appropriately if safeguarding issues are raised.
• To complete mandatory training requirements including the Mental Capacity Act and Protection of Liberties Safeguards legislation.
• To ensure all clinical activity undertaken is evidence‑based, clinically safe and within the competence of the clinician.
• To maintain good contemporaneous clinical record keeping and communications for effective coordination and continuity of care.
• To understand the need for and comply with the Trust governance processes and procedures to ensure patient and colleague safety and best possible care.
• To comply with GMC guidance and follow the principles of Good Medical Practice; alert the Medical Director if registration or doctors working for the organisation are questioned at any time.
• To ensure you have sufficient medical indemnity to practice in the Trust.
• To participate in annual appraisal and actions needed to meet revalidation requirements and maintain a GMC licence.
• To maintain individual and team professional resilience by developing self‑awareness and valuing the importance of self‑care.

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR values of the organisation.

Service We will put our patients first.

Teamwork We will work together.

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service.

Respect We will act with integrity.

Visiting or Questions

We are a friendly department and would welcome any interested candidates to visit the Trust or to get in touch to ask any questions that you might have. To discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact Dr Lucy Williams via [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice
• At least 4 years post registration
• All or part of Primary FRCA

Clinical Experience

• Clinical experience equivalent to anaesthetic CT3
• Demonstrated ability to cover Labour Ward out of hours without direct supervision
• Experience of transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital and on inter‑hospital transfers
• Experience in critical care

Management Administration

• Leadership & management experience appropriate for level of training

Teaching & Research

• Understands principles of research, Audit and Quality Improvement
• Evidence of participation in audit cycle / quality improvement
• Experience of specialist palliative care teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate cohorts
• Experience organising educational events
• Evidence of publications
• Evidence of design and delivery of postgraduate education

Personal Attributes

• Committed to continuing personal development and medical education
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment

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.