Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialty Doctor to join our Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive department, working alongside experienced Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, ST3+ trainees, and Core Trainees. We deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service in a modern, well-equipped District General Hospital.

You will join a team of 24 middle-grade anaesthetists, providing flexible cover across three 1:8 rotas — Obstetrics, Emergency CEPOD/Trauma, and ICU.

You must have a minimum of 4 years experience of working in Anaesthetics and working at ST4 level in Anaesthetics.

Hours per week: 12.65PAs

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across a range of surgical specialties
• Participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota, which includes both first and second on-call duties
• Provide resident on-call cover for theatres and Intensive Care
• Manage ICU and perioperative patients during on-call shifts
• Carry designated bleeps for Theatre, ITU and Cardiac Arrest as part of a flexible rota system
• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and contribute to multi-disciplinary patient care
• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and patient communication

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.