Specialist in Anaesthesia
Closing date: 01 July 2026
This position requires cross‑site working at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Specialist Doctor to join our friendly and sociable team in the Anaesthetic department. The Anaesthetic service currently consists of 42 Consultants, 20 SAS Doctors and 20 Resident Doctors, and covers all the areas expected from a large hospital. Medical specialties include inpatient nephrology and satellite dialysis units on 2 other sites.
The main clinical duties will include theatre sessions, critical care and obstetrics. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in the out‑of‑hours / emergency cover rota, complying with the Trust working time directive.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
- Equivalence in recent experience from other medical grades and overseas grades will also be accepted.
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
Main duties of the job
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was one of the first wave of Foundation Hospitals, achieving this status by consistently receiving three stars in the Government’s star rating system. Since achieving Foundation status the Trust has maintained its position and was rated as Excellent for Well‑Led and Caring by the Care Quality Commission. We are an expanding Teaching Hospital and provide many opportunities for the successful consultant to develop their interests.
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain provides anaesthetic cover for three of the Trust’s sites, maintains Critical Care facilities on two of the Trust’s sites and Chronic Pain Clinics on two sites. The successful applicant will join the Department’s on‑call rota.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
We have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives. We pride ourselves on the values of We Care and the DBTH Way, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we are open to accommodating flexible arrangements where possible and where it works for the service. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under‑represented groups.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our people, including:
- Extensive range of learning opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Applicants will be required to present original certificates for qualifications listed in the essential person specification if successful.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia, with sub‑specialty interest (ITU, trauma, vascular, paediatrics, chronic pain). Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades and overseas will also be accepted.
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
- FRCA or equivalent
- Higher qualification in Anaesthesia e.g., EDRA, sub‑specialty fellowship
Experience
- Demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia and in various sub‑specialities of interest.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk, including when to seek help and prioritising clinical need.
- Adherence to professional requirements, participation in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Understanding current issues within anaesthesia and the future direction of the specialty.
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS.
Teaching and Training
- Experience and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non‑medical staff.
- Academic achievements and familiarity with research methods resulting in publications.
Audit and Research
- Knowledge of audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes.
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology.
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients.
- Willingness to participate in a multi‑disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, communicating and sharing workload.
- Ability to manage high‑pressure situations such as clinical crisis.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and coordinate staff where appropriate.
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient with many and various other clinical staff.
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost‑effective healthcare.
- Respect for diversity – seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
- Demonstrates understanding of a range of leadership principles, approaches and techniques so can adapt leadership behaviour to improve engagement and outcomes, appreciating own leadership style and its impact on others.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to use IT systems – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Evidence of innovation.
- Evidence of continual learning and development.
- Understanding of self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
- Access to own transport.
General
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Contact details
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341 a year (Pro Rota)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number
272-7674141-A
Job locations
Bassetlaw Hospital / Doncaster Royal Infirmary
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