Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics in Bakewell

Job summaryThe Anaesthetic Department at the William Harvey Hospital is looking to recruit a dynamic and conscientious individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians.William Harvey Hospital is a large district general hospital providing care for the diverse population across East Kent. The hospital provides surgical services for the regional head and neck cancer service, colorectal cancer and other specialties, including gynae, ENT, trauma surgery, breast, paediatric and ophthalmology. There is also a 24-hour pPCI cardiology service. We are a leading level 2 trauma unit and have a busy obstetric unit with 4000 deliveries a year.Vascular and urology services are based at Canterbury. Most elective Orthopaedic services for the trust are now provided at the state-of-the-art Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Canterbury. There is a well-established preassessment service providing support for all surgical specialties.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will be expected to provide safe, anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at William Harvey Hospital with an opportunity to work on other Trust sites, based on personal experience, preference and the clinical needs of the William Harvey department.Anaesthetic services are provided for elective and emergency surgery in the main operating theatre complex of 8 theatres. In addition, there are 4 day-surgery theatres.We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually - so you can keep the perfect fit. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.DetailsDate posted15 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary
63,696 to 102,689 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number MEDSACJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of anydeclared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of anydeclared disability.Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
EssentialMedical degree Full registration and licence to practice with GMC.At least 4 years full time (or part time equivalent) post graduate training with at least 2 years in anaesthetics.DesirableFRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma
Skills and Experience
EssentialExperience of working within the NHS.Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia.
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes.Understanding of clinical governance systemAbility to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospitalUnderstands their own leadership style and its impact on othersDemonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teamsDemonstrates the ability to challenge others, escalating concerns where necessaryCritically reflects on decision making, explaining them clearly to others
Personal/Professional Attributes
EssentialProfessional attitude.Clinically safe and vigilant.Clear communication.Strong teamworkSupportive of colleagues.Caring and holistic approach to patient care.
Education and Training
EssentialMeets the requirements of sessional supervisor as defined by the RCoACritically assess the learning requirements of self and othersEvaluates and reflects on the effectiveness of education and learning.Creates effective learning opportunities for colleagues
Research and scholarship
EssentialKeeps up to date with current research and best practiceLocates and uses clinical guidelines appropriatelyCritically appraises and understands the relevance of research and evidence in AnaesthesiaSupported any research opportunities being undertaken in the Trust
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training
EssentialMedical degree Full registration and licence to practice with GMC.At least 4 years full time (or part time equivalent) post graduate training with at least 2 years in anaesthetics.DesirableFRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma
Skills and Experience
EssentialExperience of working within the NHS.Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia.
Clinical Governance
EssentialEvidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes.Understanding of clinical governance systemAbility to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospitalUnderstands their own leadership style and its impact on othersDemonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teamsDemonstrates the ability to challenge others, escalating concerns where necessaryCritically reflects on decision making, explaining them clearly to others
Personal/Professional Attributes
EssentialProfessional attitude.Clinically safe and vigilant.Clear communication.Strong teamworkSupportive of colleagues.Caring and holistic approach to patient care.
Education and Training
EssentialMeets the requirements of sessional supervisor as defined by the RCoACritically assess the learning requirements of self and othersEvaluates and reflects on the effectiveness of education and learning.Creates effective learning opportunities for colleagues
Research and scholarship
EssentialKeeps up to date with current research and best practiceLocates and uses clinical guidelines appropriatelyCritically appraises and understands the relevance of research and evidence in AnaesthesiaSupported any research opportunities being undertaken in the TrustDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressWilliam Harvey HospitalAshfordTN24 0LZUnited KingdomEmployer's website