Job overview
The post holder will complement existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in anaesthesia. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and will have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Opportunities are available at The Royal Oldham Hospital for experienced doctors who can provide demonstrable expertise in anaesthesia in order to deliver a high-quality independent service and manage complex cases with reference to a consultant.
The appointment is for two years fixed term with the potential for extension by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day-to-day care of patients covering lists in theatre across the surgical specialties. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. This will include on call days and nights on either the theatre on call or maternity rota depending on experience. We will aim to get the applicant competency in Obstetrics Anaesthesia if needed so that future anaesthesia blocks can include obstetric on call. Applicants with appropriate experience may be allocated daytime solo lists with a named consultant supervisor.
During the post, you will be assigned an educational supervisor and have regular appraisals with help to build your portfolio. Time will be allotted to attend local teaching. You will be expected with other team members to participate in audit and quality improvement projects in the department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical qualification (e.g. MBChB)
- Relevant full time postgraduate training (or equivalent) gained on a part time or flexible basis, or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee; ideally relevant time should have been spent in anaesthesia and intensive care
Desirable
- Adult life support provider
Professional Registration
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Ability to safely manage a range of critically unwell patients with distant supervision or until consultant help arrives.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge & training as per The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine or Royal College of Anaesthetists. Equivalent knowledge and experience in excess of basic level training.
- Ability to independently manage airways with drugs
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
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This advert is for Speciality Doctor in Anaesthesia with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Oldham Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 2 years (2 year FTC). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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