Speciality Doctor Anaesthetics

Speciality Doctor Anaesthetics

The closing date is 10 December 2025

We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join the Anaesthetics and ITU team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. This is a substantive Specialty Doctor role, in line with the Specialty Doctor Contract 2021. The successful candidate will work within our on call rotas covering CEPOD, Obstetrics and Intensive Care. There will be the opportunity to cover elective surgical lists across the spectrum of clinical anaesthesia in a district general hospital during their time within the department. The duties will include pre, intra and post operative management of surgical patients, assisting with the care of the patients on the ITU, a full range of obstetric anaesthesia and on call work, including resuscitation calls. This post will offer training opportunities as per the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine training guidance.

Main duties of the job

Provide expert clinical care in Anaesthetics and Critical Care Medicine, including elective theatre lists, emergencies, day time critical care medical cover, outpatient clinics for high risk anaesthetic clinics, and on call services. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols. Supervise and support junior resident medical staff. Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Job responsibilities

The majority of your clinical time during working hours will be allocated to elective and emergency/trauma theatre sessions, sometimes under the supervision of a more Senior Anaesthetist, but with appropriate experience will be expected to undertake a list without direct supervision.

The duties will include pre, intra and post operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls.

The post holder may be involved in teaching and supervision of other doctors and medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

The post holder will be expected to participate in all aspects of the on call rotas. The department manages three tiers of cover - Theatre, Obstetrics and ITU and rotation through any and all of these disciplines is expected of the candidate, as required to meet the needs of the department. All rotas are EWTD compliant in line with the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract and 2019 amendments to this contract.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent
• APLS/PALS/ALS/ATLS

Experience

• Experience in anaesthetic training in the UK or equivalent overseas experience

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.

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust