Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics

Job Summary

The Anaesthetics Department at Dorset County NHS Foundation Trust has a vacancy for a Specialty Doctor. The successful applicant will join an established, enthusiastic, and ACSA accredited team in delivering quality anaesthetic, perioperative and critical care services to the local West Dorset population and adjoining areas. The role involves anaesthetic support for the hospital’s surgical teams (Orthopaedics, Vascular Surgery, Ophthalmology, Maxillo‑facial, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Colorectal, and General Surgery) and also provides support in the radiology suite and endoscopy unit.

The post includes working on the Intensive Care Unit at DCH.

• Flexible timetable: rostered up to 20 hours per week, including elective surgical lists (5 hrs each), obstetrics cover, and on‑call commitment as 1st (Critical Care) or 2nd (Theatre & Obstetrics) on‑call tier (12‑hr shifts).
• Rota on an 8‑week rolling basis with approximately 36 lists of variable surgical specialties over 8 weeks plus on‑call commitment.
• Opportunity of an attached training list each week.
• Minimum of one SPA for CPD per week; CPD supported by the Trust.

The Trust is a modern hospital located close to the centre of Dorchester, providing general, acute hospital services including an emergency department, and is a recognised trauma unit affiliated with the Southampton Trauma Centre.

We value all staff and recognise appraisal and support for career progression. The successful candidate will be supported by a mentor from within the consultant body and encouraged to pursue Portfolio Pathway/CESR.

Dorchester is a popular market town with easy access to Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline and frequent direct rail services to London Waterloo and Bristol.

Grade:
Specialty Doctor | Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per annum |

Contract:

Permanent | Working pattern:
Full‑time | Reference number: 405-MD2585

ANAES-A |

Location:

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Williams Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2JY

We look for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care.

• Medical Degree (Full GMC licence with licence to practice)
• APLS / ATLS / ALS certification
• Postgraduate training in anaesthesia desirable

• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills
• Evidence of case mix and numbers anaesthetised
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Clinical experience in anaesthetics and critical care
• Initial assessment of competence in obstetric anaesthesia
• Recent and significant UK experience

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi‑professional and team basis with all levels of staff
• Understanding of clinical governance and its responsibilities

• Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in medical audit in the last 18 months

• Knowledge of principles of scientific research

Applications subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Eligibility for Skilled Worker sponsorship considered. Current UK professional registration required.

Read more about the Trust, its values, and the recruitment process at the Trust website.

Applicants should provide truthful and authentic application materials.