Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Anaesthesia in Manchester

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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Anaesthesia

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Main area Anaesthetics Grade MT04 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours + on-call (48 hours in total, 1 in 8 on-call rota).) Job ref 349-CSS-8316083-RL4-A

Site North Manchester General Hospital Town Manchester Salary £67,325 plus enhancements due to on-call. Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

This post is suitable for doctors with a minimum of three years' experience in anaesthesia who wish to further develop their clinical skills and experience within the specialty. It is particularly well suited to colleagues who have successfully completed Stage 1 Anaesthetic Training and are seeking to gain Stage 2 competencies prior to joining or re-joining a formal training programme, as well as those pursuing specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway within the specialities available on site.

The successful candidate will join a consultant-led department alongside doctors in training from a range of grades and backgrounds. The appointee will be allocated a dedicated consultant mentor and will benefit from training opportunities within a well-established Anaesthesia Department that has a strong reputation for clinical governance, education, quality improvement, and research.

The department provides excellent opportunities to develop clinical and non‑clinical skills within a supportive multidisciplinary environment. There is a well‑established three‑tier resident on‑call rota covering theatres and obstetric services. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on‑call rota, including the provision of anaesthetic services for obstetrics and undertaking third‑on‑call duties, supporting junior colleagues in the management of emergency cases across the hospital.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of the Consultant Anaesthetists, the appointee will assist in practical procedures, assessment, investigation, treatment, and day‑to‑day management of patients. Senior Locally Employed Doctors will be expected to work at a minimum level of CT3 or equivalent, with increased responsibility for assessment and management of unwell patients in the hospital, and, where appropriate, supervision of more junior trainees. They will be supported in this by the Consultant workforce.

Some administrative work will be part of the standard workload. In addition, active participation in audit is expected.

The applicant will also be part of an on‑call anaesthetic rota on a full shift basis on a EWTD compliant rota. Consultant supervision will be provided at all times, and consultants are resident within the hospital for a minimum of 10 hours per day.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Primary Medical Degree
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Anaesthesia
• Advanced Life Support
• Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
• Final FRCA or EDAIC

Teaching/Audit

• Experience of Audit
• Postgraduate teaching courses or qualifications

Academic Achievements

• Distinctions or Prizes during postgraduate training
• Research & Publications

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills

Other Requirements

• Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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