Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Swindon is seeking an experienced anaesthetist with NHS experience and obstetric anaesthetic competencies. The role involves two days of elective theatres per week and a 1:12 on-call commitment. Applicants should possess at least 4 years of post-registration experience and be able to cover the labour ward out of hours without direct supervision. This position offers a competitive salary range of £61,542 to £99,216 per annum and is a permanent, full-time contract.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post-registration experience.
• Ability to cover labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.
• Experience of transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency care.
• Support training and educational activities within the Trust.
• Maintain continuous professional learning and development.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in a rapidly changing environment

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration and licence to practice

Job description

Job Summary

As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing, offering a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trust's Health and Wellbeing team won a National Award in 2020 for its local work.

We are looking for an anaesthetist with at least two years of NHS experience and obstetric anaesthetic competencies. The post involves two days of elective theatres per week and a 1:12 on‑call commitment. The post‑holder should be able to cover the labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.

Our medium‑sized DGH hosts a range of surgical specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, oral surgery, ophthalmic surgery and breast surgery. The anaesthetic offices are located adjacent to the Critial Care Unit.

Job Responsibilities

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

Clinical Duties

• Assess patients before surgery, agree an anaesthetic plan and deliver safe anaesthesia with an appropriate level of supervision; provide high‑quality post‑operative analgesia and handover to recovery staff.
• Provide out‑of‑hours cover in CEPOD theatre or labour ward, working with the on‑call team to optimise patient safety.
• Ensure safe and effective prescribing following Trust guidelines.
• Deliver training and education to all staff levels, as directed by senior clinical staff.

Learning & Development

• Keep up to date with current medical practice in anaesthesia, participate in annual appraisal and maintain an CPD plan.
• Contribute to audit, research and quality improvement projects and support teaching of medical students and junior colleagues.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all Trust policies and procedures, including mandatory training and HR processes.
• Raise concerns and promote Trust values in all activities.
• Be a cooperative member of the anaesthetic team, raising issues with the Clinical Lead as needed.
• Provide additional support to students on placement at the Trust.

Clinical

• Maintain knowledge of safeguarding issues for vulnerable adults and support appropriate action.
• Complete mandatory training on the Mental Capacity Act and Protection of Liberties Safeguards legislation.
• Ensure all clinical activity is evidence‑based, clinically safe and within competence.
• Maintain contemporaneous clinical records and communications for continuity of care.
• Comply with GMC guidance and Good Medical Practice principles; alert the Medical Director of any registration issues.
• Ensure adequate medical indemnity and meet revalidation requirements.
• Develop self‑awareness and value self‑care for professional resilience.

About Us – STAR Values

• 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.

Salary & Contract

£61,542 to £99,216 per annum. Permanent contract, full‑time.

Location

Great Western Hospital, Swindon, SN36BB.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• At least 4 years post‑registration experience.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• All or part of Primary FRCA.

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Equivalent to anaesthetic CT3.
• Ability to cover labour ward out of hours without direct supervision.
• Experience of transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital and inter‑hospital transfers.

Clinical Experience (Desirable)

• Experience in critical care.

Leadership & Management (Essential)

• Appropriate leadership and management experience for level of training.

Teaching & Research (Essential)

• Understanding of research, audit and quality improvement principles.
• Evidence of participation in audit cycle/quality improvement.
• Experience in specialist palliative care teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate cohorts.

Teaching & Research (Desirable)

• Experience organising educational events.
• Evidence of publications.
• Experience in design and delivery of postgraduate education.

Personal Attributes (Essential)

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

All applicants must undergo a DBS check as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from suitable skilled‑worker visa holders will be considered. Further information is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.