East Cheshire NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialty Doctor to join our Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive department, working alongside experienced Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, ST3+ trainees, and Core Trainees. We deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service in a modern, well-equipped District General Hospital.

You will join a team of 24 middle-grade anaesthetists, providing flexible cover across three 1:8 rotas -- Obstetrics, Emergency CEPOD/Trauma, and ICU.

Hours per week: 12.7PAs

Main duties of the job

Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across a range of surgical specialties
Participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota, which includes both first and second on-call duties
Provide resident on-call cover for theatres and Intensive Care
Manage ICU and perioperative patients during on-call shifts
Carry designated bleeps for Theatre, ITU and Cardiac Arrest as part of a flexible rota system
Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and contribute to multi-disciplinary patient care
Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and patient communication

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7244745

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
GMC registration

Clinical skills

Essential

Wide experience in General Anaesthetics and local anaesthetics techniques
Competent in regional and general anaesthesia for both elective and emergency work
Experienced in managing ITU patients in a UK hospital

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualifications
GMC registration

Clinical skills

Essential

Wide experience in General Anaesthetics and local anaesthetics techniques
Competent in regional and general anaesthesia for both elective and emergency work
Experienced in managing ITU patients in a UK hospital

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL

Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)