Specialty Doctor Anaesthesia

The post holder will complement existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in anaesthesia. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and will have completed at least four years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies. Opportunities are available at the NCA to be based across the footprint but primarily based at Fairfield and Oldham for experienced doctors who can provide demonstrable expertise in anaesthesia in order to deliver a high-quality independent service and manage complex cases with reference to a consultant. There will be cross site working with Critical Care for On Call.

The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day-to-day care of patients covering lists in theatre across the surgical specialties. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. This will include on call days and nights on either the theatre on call or maternity rota depending on experience and support to Critical Care rotation. We will aim to get the applicant competency in Obstetrics Anaesthesia if needed so that future anaesthesia blocks can include obstetric on call. Applicants with appropriate experience may be allocated daytime solo lists with a named consultant supervisor. During the post, you will be assigned an educational supervisor and have regular appraisals with help to build your portfolio. Time will be allotted to attend local teaching. You will be expected with other team members to participate in audit and quality improvement projects in the department.