Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 63,696 to 102,689 £ / Year

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our middle grade rota. The appointee will be expected to provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases in all the surgical specialities and also contribute to the resident on call speciality doctor rota.

The on call speciality doctor rota provides anaesthetic cover for intensive care, anaesthetic support to labour ward and anaesthesia for emergency surgery. Speciality doctors shifts are routinely 12 hour shifts

The speciality doctor job plan is based on a 10 session (PA) contract. The job plan includes 1.5 PA for continuing professional development to facilitate revalidation.

All the standard modern equipment and drugs are available.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases.

The department provides services for general surgery, ophthalmology, maxillofacial, ENT, urology, orthopaedics and gynaecological surgery. We also provide anaesthetic services to obstetrics, paediatrics, radiology, ECT and the ED. The relative geographical isolation means that all anaesthetists must maintain a wide range of skills. The theatre footprint consists of 4 operating theatres and 2 separate day case operating theatres. There is a dedicated obstetric theatre and ophthalmic theatre.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Core competencies and at least 4 years experience in General Anaesthesia. Core competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia Core competencies in Intensive Care Medicine. Practical skills commensurate with the above. ALS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine.

Desirable

  • Advanced specialty training in Obstetric Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine. ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance Commitment to medical education.

Desirable

  • Ability to teach in clinical settings.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent Full GMC Registration Licence to practise

Desirable

  • Primary FRCA or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

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