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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
432-MC2813
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Colchester Hospital
Town
Colchester
Salary
£61,542 - £99,216 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/02/2026 23:59

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Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Specialty Doctor

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of  ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

 

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at Colchester Hospital.

The successful post-holder will participate in elective operating sessions and a three tier 1 in 8 rota covering main theatres, critical care and maternity to provide 24-hour care. Our specialty doctors are expected to participate in at least two of these three clinical areas for their on-call duties. 

Areas of special interest may be accommodated and will depend on previous clinical experience and seniority. We would also support any doctor in their preparation, if they wished to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

  • Provide safe anaesthesia to a wide range of surgical specialties, under the direct or more distant supervision of a consultant. Two consultants are present on site until 2200 hrs Monday to Friday for critical care and general/maternity emergencies and during the day at the weekend
  • Take part in the regular resident anaesthetic team out of hours (on-call) duties with a primary responsibility to the Critical Care Unit, Obstetric Unit or Emergency Theatre. 
  • Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to help the department provide a smooth running service
  • Develop an interest in an area of anaesthesia with support from a consultant mentor
  • There are opportunities to train as an appraiser or an educational supervisor or to take on a lead role within the department

Working for our organisation

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.  

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.  

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
  • Work with the multi-professional team following care pathways and clinical guidelines
  • Follow and maintain good working practices
  • Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
  • Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
  • Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
  • Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
  • Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust’s agree policy

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC registration with a license to practice
  • MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
  • Possess up-to-date knowledge of principles and practices in anaesthesia
  • Demonstrate experience in covering on-call for Theatres, ITU and Obstetric anaesthesia
  • Three years previous experience at ST1+ with at least one year in anaesthetics in RCA recognised posts for training
  • A confident person who has the ability to manage, motivate and teach the junior medical staff
  • Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions
  • ATLC/ALS/PALS
  • Demonstrated probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Desirable criteria
  • FRCA or equivalent
  • Experienced in use of Regional techniques
  • Experienced in medicine outside anaesthesia
  • Clear plan for continued professional development

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andrew Eldridge
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01206 747474
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