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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.


We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist. There will also be opportunity to work in a newly established enhanced perioperative care unit from January 2025.

As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.



We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit or Obstetric unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or Anaesthetist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient to diagnose medical/surgical conditions and initiate treatment.
• Works autonomously in recognised situations, including operating theatres and obstetrics
• Where appropriate, provide anaesthetic services under distant supervision
• Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events.
• To develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required
• Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.
• To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries
• Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities.
• Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable
• Documents in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation and plan of care.
• Undertakes daily reviews of critical care patients and formulates and discusses plans on Consultant ward rounds.
• To actively support the discharge planning process of patients.
• Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Aug 2025