Specialist in Anaesthesia

Job overview

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Specialist Grade Anaesthetist to join the friendly and forward thinking team of 30 general consultants and 12 intensive care consultants.

Possession of FRCA, Prospective candidates must:

• Hold full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
• Have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification, with at least 6 years in anaesthesia (or relevant specialties) at Specialty Doctor/closed SAS grade or equivalent, including overseas experience
• Have a minimum of two years UK NHS experience
• Demonstrate that they meet the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Framework for Anaesthesia.

EDAIC or another recognised higher qualification is desirable but not essential. Applicants without these qualifications are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience through their portfolio.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Date posted: 30 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Other

Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year 10 PA contract

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 362-MEDSDCRI-01-26

Job locations:
Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, SK2 7JE

• To provide delivery of a quality Specialist led service in general anaesthesia for on call and elective services.
• Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
• Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
• Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures.
• In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• Minimum of 12 years of medical work
• Minimum of 6 years experience in Anaesthesia SAS roles
• Minimum of 2 years UK experience
• Evidence of meeting the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Framework

Desirable

• FRCA, EDAIC or equivalent
• Recognised training in education, leadership or quality improvement

Experience

• Comprehensive experience in Anaesthesia
• Experience of teaching and a commitment to…