Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics – DMH The closing date is 04 January 2026 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. Full registration with the GMC is mandatory. The successful applicant 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 cover resident critical care, theatres, or obstetric cover if skills allow. The weekly timetable includes daytime ICU resident cover, theatre lists (including pre and post‑operative care), out‑of‑hours shifts with prospective cover and 1 SPA for CPD activities. Main duties of the job • 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, obstetrics); teamwork is embedded in these roles and therefore there is an expectation to help out where required. All shifts for emergency work are a maximum of 13 hours in length. • Provide anaesthesia for elective surgery admitted under consultant surgeons. Perform pre‑operative assessment and post‑operative care as appropriate. Assist with resuscitation and anaesthetise patients in emergency situations as part of a team. • Assume responsibility for patients on the Intensive Care and Obstetric units when resident on‑call depending on the rota. • Undertake elective sessions in all sites where surgery is undertaken and possess a UK driving licence. Be present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust. 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 care in patients’ homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are under‑represented within the Trust. 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. Duties include administrative tasks associated with patient care, and supervising junior medical staff within their abilities. The post holder will report to the Lead Clinician. Additional responsibilities include participating in teaching of postgraduate medical staff, undergraduate students and training of all grades of nursing and paramedic staff; conducting clinical audit activities, and engaging in research funding opportunities. The post holder is expected to engage with the Trust appraisal process, clinical governance arrangements and to provide a free‑of‑charge opinion in the event of a patient claim against the Trust. Person Specification Experience 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. Evidence of special interest in a related area, including teaching, research and quality improvement. Statutory Registration Full registration with the GMC. Qualifications MBBS or equivalent. ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complementing qualification. Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent. Special Skills & Knowledge Ability to manage time appropriately. Work well with all staff and teams; communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Understand principles and participate in useful audit; willing to participate in clinical governance arrangements. Special Requirements Ability to work well with all staff and teams; communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £61,542 to £99,216 a year | MC75 Payscale per annum pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr