Overview
In this role you will provide anaesthetic services across diverse surgical lists, with supervision from consultant colleagues. You will support obstetric anaesthesia, labour ward, and ICU cover as required, including EWTD-compliant on-call. The post emphasizes teaching, audit and clinical governance within a forward-thinking, development-focused department. You will work to develop obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care experience while aligning with the Trust’s values and service needs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver anaesthetic care for a range of surgical lists, solo or with consultants
- Provide obstetric anaesthesia / labour ward cover and/or ICU support as required
- On-call/resident duties on a 1:8 rota
- Maintain legible, comprehensive records and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families
- deputise for absent colleagues when appropriate
- Participate in audits and educational sessions; contribute to clinical governance
- Support service development and adapt the work programme to Trust needs
- Engage in teaching and professional development within the department
Key requirements
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent with full GMC registration
- Minimum 2 years of anaesthetic experience
- Desirable: Primary FRCA or equivalent; MRCP; FCEM primary; relevant courses (ALS, APLS, ATLS)
- Initial obstetric competency assessment and core level ICU training or equivalent
- Interest in teaching and audit/service improvement
- Ability to work flexibly to support service delivery
- desire to work in a collaborative and forward-looking team
- strong communication with colleagues, patients and families
- flexibility and adaptability
- commitment to teaching and ongoing professional development
- obstetric anaesthesia
- intensive care medicine experience
- general anaesthesia administration
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics in Barnsley employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
