Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Specialty Doctor (SAS) in Anaesthetics

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to join our forward-thinking, ACSA-accredited department.

This post is for a full time Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at QueenElizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London. This hospital in partnership with University Hospital Lewisham forms Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. This post is primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth site; however, duties may include sessions and shifts at other sites within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Anaesthetic Department for diagnosis and treatment.

To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements.

To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.

To contribute towards the development of protocols within the Trust

To participate in departmental meetings and activities.

To contribute to the development of the service.

o To provide continuing training for Clinical staff.

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

06 January 2026

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-LC7613

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provision of elective & emergency anaesthesia

Member of on-call team at nights & weekends

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.

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

Provision of elective & emergency anaesthesia

Member of on-call team at nights & weekends

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.

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

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH

Employer's website

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