Job summary
A Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia is required to join our
friendly and enthusiastic team based at University Hospital North Durham from
August 2025.
Applicants should be trained to the level of CT3 or
equivalent in anaesthesia. Applicants must have full registration, including a
license to practice with the GMC.
The successful applicants will join a team of 28
consultants, specialty doctors and trainees from the Northern School of Anaesthesia.
The contract is full time with resident shifts (1:8). On-call duties are for
resident critical care, theatres, or potentially for resident obstetric cover
if skills allow. The weekly timetable includes daytime ICU resident cover,
theatre lists (including pre and post-operative care time), out of hours shifts
with prospective cover and 1 SPA for CPD activities.
Main duties of the job
The
job plan is comprised of a 1:8 resident on call cover (days and nights) and 12
theatre/obstetric or ITU sessions (5.25hrs) per 8 weeks. On-call may be
undertaken in any of the 3 resident on call roles (Theatres, ITU and
Obstetrics), teamwork is embedded in these roles and therefore there is an
expectation to help out where it is required and when you are available during
these shifts. All shifts for emergency work are a maximum of 13 hours in
length.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for the care of
patients in their charge (with a consultant having overall responsibility) and
will contribute to the functioning of the anaesthetic department. The post
holder will be required to undertake administrative duties directly associated
with the care of patients. The post holder may be required to supervise junior
medical staff, within their abilities. For management purposes the post holder
will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.
The post holder will be expected to anaesthetise for
patients having elective surgery admitted under the consultant surgeons within the trust (within their
abilities). Pre-operative assessment and post-operative care will be performed
as appropriate. The post holder will assist with resuscitation, and
anaesthetise patients in emergency situations as appropriate, and as part of a
team.
The post holder will assume responsibility for patients on
the Intensive Care and Obstetric units when resident on-call dpeneding on which
rota they are on.
The post holder must be willing to undertake elective
sessions in all sites undertaking surgery. The post holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to
present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust.
The job plan is comprised on a pay scale based on PAs. Out
of hours there are 3 resident on call anaesthetists / ICM doctors (generally allocated as ITU /
Anaesthetics / Obstetrics with one acting as the most senior), the post holder will generally be expected to
act in any role. All shifts for resident on call are a maximum of 13 hours in
length.
Resident on-call is a shift (1 in 8 for weekdays, weekends
and bank holidays) with nights currently undertaken as blocks of 3 or 4. The post holder will be
expected to provide prospective cover for colleagues.
Your nominated supervisor at University Hospital of North
Durham will be Dr Paul Mowbray. You may be allocated an educational supervisor
depending on any special interest you may have. All successful applicants will be expected to participate in regular
appraisals, with educational and clinical aims to be established. Annually agreed job plans will reflect the aims
specified from these appraisal meetings whenever possible. If the successful applicant has not
passed their FRCA, they may be encouraged to work towards this qualification and will be supported by the
directorate in achieving this goal.
The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching
of postgraduate medical staff, undergraduate students and in the training of all grades of
nursing and paramedic staff.
Clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an
integral part of normal duties, will be encouraged.
Research funding may be available following successful
application.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet
the Royal College of Anaesthetists / General Medical Council guidance for Continuing Professional
Development and Revalidation, and is expected to fully engage with the Trust appraisal process.
The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical
governance arrangements in line with national and trust guidelines. If you are
involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against
the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and
statement of facts about the case.
The post attracts 1 SPA per week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have responsibility for the care of
patients in their charge (with a consultant having overall responsibility) and
will contribute to the functioning of the anaesthetic department. The post
holder will be required to undertake administrative duties directly associated
with the care of patients. The post holder may be required to supervise junior
medical staff, within their abilities. For management purposes the post holder
will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.
The post holder will be expected to anaesthetise for
patients having elective surgery admitted under the consultant surgeons within the trust (within their
abilities). Pre-operative assessment and post-operative care will be performed
as appropriate. The post holder will assist with resuscitation, and
anaesthetise patients in emergency situations as appropriate, and as part of a
team.
The post holder will assume responsibility for patients on
the Intensive Care and Obstetric units when resident on-call dpeneding on which
rota they are on.
The post holder must be willing to undertake elective
sessions in all sites undertaking surgery. The post holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to
present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust.
The job plan is comprised on a pay scale based on PAs. Out
of hours there are 3 resident on call anaesthetists / ICM doctors (generally allocated as ITU /
Anaesthetics / Obstetrics with one acting as the most senior), the post holder will generally be expected to
act in any role. All shifts for resident on call are a maximum of 13 hours in
length.
Resident on-call is a shift (1 in 8 for weekdays, weekends
and bank holidays) with nights currently undertaken as blocks of 3 or 4. The post holder will be
expected to provide prospective cover for colleagues.
Your nominated supervisor at University Hospital of North
Durham will be Dr Paul Mowbray. You may be allocated an educational supervisor
depending on any special interest you may have. All successful applicants will be expected to participate in regular
appraisals, with educational and clinical aims to be established. Annually agreed job plans will reflect the aims
specified from these appraisal meetings whenever possible. If the successful applicant has not
passed their FRCA, they may be encouraged to work towards this qualification and will be supported by the
directorate in achieving this goal.
The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching
of postgraduate medical staff, undergraduate students and in the training of all grades of
nursing and paramedic staff.
Clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an
integral part of normal duties, will be encouraged.
Research funding may be available following successful
application.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet
the Royal College of Anaesthetists / General Medical Council guidance for Continuing Professional
Development and Revalidation, and is expected to fully engage with the Trust appraisal process.
The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical
governance arrangements in line with national and trust guidelines. If you are
involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against
the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and
statement of facts about the case.
The post attracts 1 SPA per week.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
- Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training in Anaesthetics and Intensive care medicine
- Be competent in providing regional and general, elective and emergency anaesthesia for patients on labour ward
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in a related area, including teaching, research and quality improvement
Special Requirements
Essential
- The applicant must be able to work well with all staff and teams. Able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to manage time appropriately.
- Be able to delegate appropriately.
- The applicant must be able to work well with all staff and teams. Able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understands the principles and has participated in useful audit. Willing to participate in clinical governance arrangements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
- Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Have completed CT2 training in Anaesthetics and Intensive care medicine
- Be competent in providing regional and general, elective and emergency anaesthesia for patients on labour ward
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in a related area, including teaching, research and quality improvement
Special Requirements
Essential
- The applicant must be able to work well with all staff and teams. Able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to manage time appropriately.
- Be able to delegate appropriately.
- The applicant must be able to work well with all staff and teams. Able to communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Understands the principles and has participated in useful audit. Willing to participate in clinical governance arrangements.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
