Speciality and Associate Specialist in Anaesthesia and ICM

Job summary

Join our vibrant and supportive Anaesthesia and Intensive Care team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, based at Stepping Hill Hospital, a high-performing District General Hospital serving a diverse population across Stockport, East Cheshire, and the High Peak. As one of the first Foundation Trusts in the country, we are proud of our strong clinical reputation, nationally recognised stroke and surgical services, and commitment to innovation and patient-centred care.

Our location offers the perfect balance of professional challenge and quality of life, with easy access to Manchester, the Peak District, and excellent local amenities. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a welcoming, forward-thinking environment where your contribution will truly make a difference.

Main duties of the job

Proposed Job Plan:

• Independent elective theatre lists

• Participation in a 1:8 on-call rota covering:

  • Adult ICU (Level 2/3)

  • Emergency (CEPOD) anaesthesia

  • Obstetric anaesthesia (maternity)

Organisation of Medical Administration:

• Anaesthesia Clinical Director: Dr Gordon Yuill

• ICU Clinical Director: Dr Matt Jackson

• Directorate Manager: Ms Kathryn Dore

Office accommodation and secretarial support are provided within Cedar House.

Terms and Conditions:

• Salary as per national Specialty Doctor/Associate Specialist scales

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise required

All other Trust-wide terms relating to confidentiality, safeguarding, data protection, occupational health, and equality remain unchanged and in accordance with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust policy.

Person Specification

Post Title:Specialty Doctor / Associate Specialist in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

Essential:

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

• MBChB or equivalent

• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience, including at least 2 years in anaesthesia

• Competence to work independently on elective lists

• On-call experience in ICU and maternity

• ALS certification

• Excellent communication and team-working skills

Desirable:

• FRCA or equivalent

• APLS / ATLS certification

• Experience in teaching and clinical audit

• Knowledge of research methods

• CESR interest or pathway involvement

Assessment Method:Application Form, Interview, References

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice