Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor (SAS) in Anaesthetics (cross-site)

The closing date is 23 November 2025

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctors in Anaesthetics to join our forward-thinking, ACSA-accredited department. These newly created posts support the expansion of anaesthetic services for the Lewisham Surgical Centre (South-East London Surgical Centre) - a regional collaboration with Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts.The posts are 10 Programmed Activities with no hot activity or on call commitment, offering a balanced and sustainable working pattern ideal for clinicians seeking to consolidate their skills in elective anaesthesia. Appointees will gain exposure to a diverse caseload including ENT, orthopaedics, general, colorectal, gynaecology, urology, and bariatric surgery, within a supportive environment that values teaching, audit, and professional development.

The Trust is committed to the #SASsix principles, providing structured mentorship, funded CPD, and career progression opportunities including CESR / portfolio support. If you are a team-focused clinician who values high-quality patient care and collaborative practice, we encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities

Provision of elective & emergency anaesthesia

Pre-operative assessment of patients

Anaesthetic support to Intensive Care Unit & Emergency Department

Provide general advice to medical colleagues, registrars and other junior grades, nurse specialists, midwives & obstetricians, GPs etc.

Medical Education & Teaching

Participate and contribute to departmental meetings

Provide training where required

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-R-LC7475

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham high Street

London

SE13 6LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Conduct and present regular audits

Continuing Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

Comply with all Trust policies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Conduct and present regular audits

Continuing Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service

Comply with all Trust policies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Initial Assessment of Competence in Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

Essential

Minimum 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which 2 years training must be Anaesthetics

Clinical Audit

Essential

Knowledge & evidence of participation in clinical audit

Desirable

Evidence of leadership in quality improvement projects

Teaching Experience

Essential

Interest in teaching (trainees, undergraduates & allied health professionals)

Desirable

Evidence of formal training in teaching and/or Certificate in medical teaching Simulation training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent Initial Assessment of Competence in Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

Essential

Minimum 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which 2 years training must be Anaesthetics

Clinical Audit

Essential

Knowledge & evidence of participation in clinical audit

Desirable

Evidence of leadership in quality improvement projects

Teaching Experience

Essential

Interest in teaching (trainees, undergraduates & allied health professionals)

Desirable

Evidence of formal training in teaching and/or Certificate in medical teaching Simulation training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

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 Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham high Street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham high Street

London

SE13 6LH

Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)