Specialist Doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Telford and Shrewsbury, TF16TF
Salary
£104,401 to £115,341
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a permanent Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care who will be based at ei...
Clinical And Educational
Undertake theatre sessions and ITU/HDU sessions with accompanying consultants
To take part in the 2nd on call rota managing ITU/HDU and supervising the resident doctor in theatres
To provide support to the novice resident doctors and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service
To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1in8 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialist Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 8 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7-night shifts across an 8-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services.
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
- 12 years of anaesthetic experience including obstetric Anaesthesia, including at least 6 years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- FRCA part 1
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Shall have 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 six years should have been in Anaesthesia in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. Completed initial competency in obstetric anaesthesia or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years NHS experience in Anaesthesia
- Experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and critical care medicine
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of health service delivery in the UK
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
8 August 2026
Last checked
11 August 2026
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