Overview
In this role you will provide anaesthetic care for elective and emergency patients, while supporting education, audit and service development within a collaborative NHS trust. You will work across theatre, obstetric and critical care settings, contributing to safe prescribing and high‑quality perioperative care. The role offers scope to influence training, governance and quality improvement with a focus on patient safety. You will engage with a large, mission‑driven group delivering care to over a million people and benefit from a strong multidisciplinary environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency cases according to rota, with appropriate supervision.
- Support training and educational activities within the trust.
- Support audit, research and service development projects under the guidance of the QI lead.
- Maintain continuous professional development and learning.
- Assess patients preoperatively, plan anaesthesia, and deliver safe anaesthesia with appropriate supervision.
- Provide post‑operative analgesia and thorough handover to Recovery staff; follow up as needed.
- Deliver out-of-hours cover in CEPOD, Labour Ward, and Critical Care Unit to optimise safety and efficiency.
- Prescribe safely following Trust guidelines.
- Deliver training and education to all staff levels as directed by senior clinicians.
- Safeguarding knowledge and compliance with Mental Capacity Act and Liberty Safeguards.
- Maintain evidence‑based practice, accurate records, and adherence to governance and GMC guidance.
- Participate in annual appraisal and GMC revalidation process.
Key requirements
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and license to practise
- At least 4 years post‑registration
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Must have NHS anaesthetist experience of 12+ months in theatres or delivery suite, with on‑call without direct supervision
- Primary FRCA or higher anaesthetic qualification (e.g., Final FRCA)
- communication
- teaching and mentoring
- teamwork
- anaesthetic delivery in theatre and obstetric settings
- on‑call and after‑hours anaesthesia
- paediatric anaesthetic emergencies
Specialist Doctor Anaesthetics in Swindon 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.
