Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

Job summary This is a 6 months fixed-term post open to anaesthetists with at least four years' experience in anaesthesia. The successful applicant would be expected to be able to deliver elective anaesthesia under local supervision. Emergency duties include the provision of anaesthesia for surgical operating theatre suite, labour ward (obstetric anaesthesia/analgesia) and critical care (intensive care medicine). Main duties of the job Delivery of a first class anaesthetic service for elective and emergency cases in all surgical specialties. Resident on-call duties covering emergency surgery, obstetric anaesthesia services or intensive care cover. Intra and inter hospital critical care transfers Engage with clinical governance and attend regular departmental quality improvement meetings. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust provides high quality 21st century health care in one of the most rural counties in England. We are committed to supporting our members of staff in their own professional development and take a pride in giving our staff the freedom to be innovative and improve patient care. Our department has a diverse blend of consultants with a wealth of experience that lends itself to providing first class care. We pride ourselves on being approachable, flexible and proactive. Feedback from trainees and staff grade doctors is excellent. We are proud of our high educational reputation in the West Midlands. We value our staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum (according to experience) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 229-SUR-8336361 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Stonebow Road Hereford HR1 2ER United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The on call rota operates over an eight week cycle, in conjunction with (but contractually separate to) the three specialty trainees from the Birmingham School of Anaesthesia. The Job Plan describes a fixed amount of work within each cycle, and this work is therefore still provided irrespective of A/L and Bank Holidays taken i.e. prospective cover built into the job plan is 10.0 Programmed Activities. Duties and responsibilities The appointee will be expected to provide a first class anaesthetic service for elective and emergency cases in all surgical specialties. Clinical anaesthetic duties will be undertaken mainly in the theatre suite , Obstetrics and Intensive Care. The appointee will be expected to take a role in the Trust Resuscitation Team, which includes immediate life support on the wards and in the Emergency Department. The appointee will be part of the intra- and inter-hospital transfer service. The appointee will be expected to undertake a programme of audit or other forms of clinical governance under a designated consultant supervisor. The appointee will take part in regular Departmental, Academic and Audit meetings. The post-holder would be expected to participate in Continuing Medical Education to the level required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists / IBTICM as appropriate to the individual post-holders. Job description Job responsibilities The on call rota operates over an eight week cycle, in conjunction with (but contractually separate to) the three specialty trainees from the Birmingham School of Anaesthesia. The Job Plan describes a fixed amount of work within each cycle, and this work is therefore still provided irrespective of A/L and Bank Holidays taken i.e. prospective cover built into the job plan is 10.0 Programmed Activities. Duties and responsibilities The appointee will be expected to provide a first class anaesthetic service for elective and emergency cases in all surgical specialties. Clinical anaesthetic duties will be undertaken mainly in the theatre suite , Obstetrics and Intensive Care. The appointee will be expected to take a role in the Trust Resuscitation Team, which includes immediate life support on the wards and in the Emergency Department. The appointee will be part of the intra- and inter-hospital transfer service. The appointee will be expected to undertake a programme of audit or other forms of clinical governance under a designated consultant supervisor. The appointee will take part in regular Departmental, Academic and Audit meetings. The post-holder would be expected to participate in Continuing Medical Education to the level required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists / IBTICM as appropriate to the individual post-holders.