Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications two Specialty Doctors in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.

This is a career-defining opportunity for experienced SAS doctors with ambitions towards CESR or clinical excellence within a large, innovative and forward-thinking anaesthetic department. The successful candidates will work across Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Obstetric Anaesthesia, with opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests.

Our department supports flexible job planning, well-being, and educational development. With a strong CESR mentorship programme, state-of-the-art MMUH facilities, and an outstanding team culture, this role offers both professional growth and job satisfaction.

Main duties of the job
The successful Specialty Doctors will play a key role in delivering high-quality anaesthetic and critical care services across a range of clinical settings within the Trust. You will participate in the resident on-call rota (1:10), rotating through Critical Care, Obstetric Anaesthesia, and the Resident Additional Anaesthetist Cover (RAAC), covering evening and night duties. Daytime duties will include the provision of anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery, including general theatres, obstetrics, and remote site anaesthesia (e.g., endoscopy, CT, and MRI). You will also have opportunities to contribute to our state-of-the-art 32-bed Critical Care Unit, participating in supervised and independent management of complex cases, and supporting outreach services for deteriorating patients on the wards.

In Obstetric Anaesthesia, your responsibilities will encompass epidural services, labour analgesia, and anaesthesia for elective and emergency Caesarean sections, working closely with a multidisciplinary maternity team within one of the busiest inner-city obstetric units in the region. You will be encouraged to develop and lead on a sub-specialty interest, such as regional anaesthesia, pre-assessment, trauma, education, peri-operative medicine or simulation.

About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive, and engaged staff.2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr KP Krishnan: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415
K.krishnan@nhs.net

Dr Mark Howes Clinical Lead in Anaesthesia
Markhowes1@nhs.net

Dr Jonathan Hulme and Rebecca Odwyer Clinical Lead in Critical Care 01215074343/3415
Jonathan.hulme@nhs.net
Rebecca.odwyer@nhs.net

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oBasic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• oAnaesthesia qualification

Desirable

• FRCA

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Full time training and experience at CT2 or higher grade (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) including significant Anaesthesia and Critical Care
• Obstetric and critical care experience with distant supervision (consultant at home)

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Clinical effectiveness
Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development

Other Requirements:
Essential

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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