Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Job summary A Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia is required to join our friendly and enthusiastic team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital 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 (5.25 hrs) per 8 weeks. On‑call may be undertaken in any of the three resident on‑call roles (Theatres, ITU and Obstetrics). Teamwork is embedded in these roles and therefore there is an expectation to help out where required and when you are available during these shifts. All shifts for emergency work are a maximum of 13 hours in length. About us 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 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. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. 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 and 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 consultant surgeons within the trust, perform pre‑operative assessment and post‑operative care, assist with resuscitation and anaesthetise patients in emergency situations as part of a team. The post holder will assume responsibility for patients on the Intensive Care and Obstetric units when resident on‑call, depending on rota. They must be willing to undertake elective sessions in all sites undertaking surgery, possess a UK driving licence, and be able to present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust. The post holder will also participate in teaching postgraduate medical staff, undergraduate students, and training all grades of nursing and paramedic staff, conduct clinical audit activities, engage in research funding opportunities, and fulfil duties of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and General Medical Council guidance for Continuing Professional Development and Revalidation. The post holder will participate in clinical governance arrangements and, if involved in a patient who initiates a claim against the Trust, will provide a free opinion and statement of facts. The post attracts 1 SPA per week. Person Specification Experience Essential Completed CT2 training in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. Competent in providing regional and general, elective and emergency anaesthesia for patients on the labour ward. Desirable Evidence of special interest in a related area, including teaching, research and quality improvement. Statutory Registration Essential Full registration with the GMC. Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent. Desirable ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complementary qualification. Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent. Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Manage time appropriately. Delegate appropriately. Work well with all staff and teams, communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable Understand principles and has participated in useful audit. Willing to participate in clinical governance arrangements. Special Requirements Essential Work well with all staff and teams, communicate effectively and have excellent interpersonal skills. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 UK Visas and Immigration website. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer Details County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr