Main area: Anaesthetics Grade Specialist Grade MC70. Contract: Permanent.
Hours:
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
10 sessions per week (+ 1 additional PA; 11 in total). Candidates must participate in 1:8 full shift rota.
Job overview
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and have at least 12 years of clinical practice since primary medical qualification. At least 6 years of experience must be at Specialty Doctor / Associate Specialist / ST3+ (or equivalent) level in Anaesthetics and ICM, with a minimum of 12 months in the NHS within the last 3 years. Specialty specific levels of clinical competence are described in the person specification. Generic capabilities framework evidence is required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake the following clinical work:
- Anaesthesia care for theatre lists at WTN Hospital involving elective and semi‑elective cases, utilising regional anaesthesia and nerve blocks independently or with appropriate occasional input from the duty Consultant.
- Pre‑operative and post‑operative visits.
- Preoperative assessment clinics.
- Support for acute pain issues on the wards.
- Anaesthesia care for theatre lists across other WWL sites.
- Emergency Critical Care transfers to ill patients from ECU or ward to ICU/A&E at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
- 1 in 8 full shift rota.
In line with national guidance and departmental policy, all anaesthetic procedures are carried out under the direct or indirect supervision of a consultant. The successful applicant will take ownership of pre‑operative assessment, anaesthetic management, post‑operative care and pain management, and will seek assistance of the general on‑call consultant covering general theatres and maternity at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary during out‑of‑hour shifts.
Working for our organisation
The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Anaesthetic department operates across three sites. Wrightington Hospital (WTN) is a tertiary level orthopaedic hospital and our elective Orthopaedic GIRFT Hub with 12 theatres providing elective and semi‑elective orthopaedic surgical services to patients 16 years and older. The department runs sessions for other surgical specialties and undertakes complex joint replacements and peri‑prosthetic fracture surgery. An Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) looks after medically and surgically complex patients pre‑ and post‑operatively. We offer a wide range of upper and lower limb nerve blocks, teach regional anaesthesia at national and international levels, and conduct ESRA‑approved cadaver and ultrasound‑guided block courses. Training opportunities include advanced regional anaesthesia for residents and MMed Fellows.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to practice.
- Final FRCA or equivalent.
Skills
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Aptitude for the practical skills required for anaesthesia.
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
- FRCA level or actively approaching this.
- Evidence of relevant CME/CEPD from the previous two years (e.g., from training programmes or appraisal).
- Evidence of interest and experience teaching trainees in anaesthesia, other specialties, nurses and allied professionals.
Knowledge
- At least five years postgraduate experience in specialty training in Anaesthetics or equivalent.
- Including 2 years of General Anaesthetic Specialty Training via a formal training programme or equivalent.
- General medical experience equivalent to UK Foundation Training.
- Experience of Anaesthetics in the UK.
- Understanding of evidence‑based medicine.
- Other relevant certified courses (e.g., ALS, ATLS).
Benefits and working hours
Salary: £104,401 – £115,341 per annum (Yearly).
Closing date: 28/07/2026 08:00.
Location: Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Town Wigan.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetics in Wigan employer: Wwl
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff while delivering high-quality healthcare services to a diverse community. With a strong commitment to professional development, including support for CPD and research opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow within a collaborative and engaging work culture. Located in Wigan, the Trust fosters a supportive environment where every team member's contribution is valued, ensuring that both staff and patients thrive together.
