Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic consultant anaesthetist to join the team at Yeovil District Hospital. The workload, by the nature of the hospital, is varied and any applicant would need to be comfortable anaesthetising for children, major colorectal, major orthopaedic, and obstetrics amongst others. A variety of sub-specialty interests can be accommodated but of particular interest would be a background in peri-operative medicine, human factors/simulation, day surgery, or regional anaesthesia. Yeovil District Hospital offers the range of clinical work you would expect from a District General Hospital (DGH). As a relatively small hospital (part of a huge Trust) it is easy to develop new services and new practices based on your ideas. If you'd like to shape the way your department works, then Yeovil may be for you.
Main duties of the job- Provide high quality anaesthetic care for both elective and emergency surgical patients.
- Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
- Agree to be available within 30 minutes for emergencies that necessitate consultant input.
- Out-of-hours non-residential on-call cover will include both emergency theatre and maternity theatre and may include the need to anaesthetise young children. Currently, consultants also cover ITU while on-call. We anticipate this will change in the future.
- Help to develop evidence based local treatment policies, to guide best clinical care.
- Develop clinical leadership, quality improvement and educational roles at an early stage.
- Work within the clinical governance framework.
- Maintain professional competencies and development.
- Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, fulfil the duties, responsibilities and programmed activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
- Fulfil any associated duties set out in of the Terms and Conditions.
- Engage with appraisal and make all reasonable efforts to achieve agreed personal objectives.
About usAt
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
- We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset?Somerset offers the perfect blend of
idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and
breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like
Bristol,
Bath, and
Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to
London. The region is home to excellent
educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable- An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
ExperienceEssential- Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Anaesthesia.
- Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
Desirable- Experience at consultant / locum consultant level.
Additional CriteriaEssential- Provide high quality anaesthetic care for both elective and emergency surgical patients.
- Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
- Ability to lead and develop the service.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
