Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

We are seeking enthusiastic specialty doctors in anaesthesia to work at the Trust's Musgrove Park Hospital site, joining a department of 50 consultants, 11 SAS doctors, and a large cohort of trainees in Anaesthesia, ICM and ACCS. We have 3 permanent and 1 fixed term, covering maternity leave, positions to fill. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of broad experience across the specialty including obstetrics and intensive care. Candidates must have completed minimum Core/Stage 1 Anaesthesia training, or equivalent, though we encourage and support candidates wishing to progress their careers further. This post may suit individuals who wish to settle long-term in one location, or someone who seeks to gain more experience before applying for a Specialty Training number.

The role will include: *Working as an independent anaesthetist, with consultant support, in theatres, day surgery, labour ward, and intensive care. *Undertaking pre-operative assessment, intraoperative and post-operative anaesthetic care of patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery. *Attending cardiac arrests/trauma calls and supporting critically ill patients on the ward, in the Emergency Department, and the Cath Lab, out of hours when required to support the primary responder. *Attending teaching sessions and departmental meetings. *Participating in QI / audit, risk management, clinical governance, and teaching. *Keeping up to date with mandatory training and ensure familiarity and compliance with relevant Trust policies and procedures (available on the Trust intranet).