Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia and Critical Care: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are delighted to invite applications twoSpecialty Doctors in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

This is a career-defining opportunity for experienced SAS doctors with ambitions towards CESR or clinical excellence within a large, innovative and forward-thinking anaesthetic department. The successful candidates will work across Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Obstetric Anaesthesia, with opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests.

Our department supports flexible job planning, well-being, and educational development. With a strong CESR mentorship programme, state-of-the-art MMUH facilities, and an outstanding team culture, this role offers both professional growth and job satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

The successful Specialty Doctors will play a key role in delivering high-quality anaesthetic and critical care services across a range of clinical settings within the Trust. You will participate in theresident on-call rota (1:10), rotating through Critical Care, Obstetric Anaesthesia, and the Resident Additional Anaesthetist Cover (RAAC), covering evening and night duties. Daytime duties will include the provision of anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery, including general theatres, obstetrics, and remote site anaesthesia (e.g., endoscopy, CT, and MRI). You will also have opportunities to contribute to our state-of-the-art 32-bed Critical Care Unit, participating in supervised and independent management of complex cases, and supporting outreach services for deteriorating patients on the wards.

In Obstetric Anaesthesia, your responsibilities will encompass epidural services, labour analgesia, and anaesthesia for elective and emergency Caesarean sections, working closely with a multidisciplinary maternity team within one of the busiest inner-city obstetric units in the region. You will be encouraged to develop and lead on a sub-specialty interest, such as regional anaesthesia, pre-assessment, trauma, education, peri-operative medicine or simulation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBasic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• oAnaesthesia qualification

Desirable

• FRCA

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Full time training and experience at CT2 or higher grade (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) including significant Anaesthesia and Critical Care
• Obstetric and critical care experience with distant supervision (consultant at home)

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Clinical effectiveness

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:

Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites

Closing Date: 9 October 2026