Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetist with a passion for Obstetrics to join our expert and energetic team. The successful applicant will be based at Princess Royal Hospital for theatre and obstetric sessions.

The post holder will have the opportunity to be part of the improvements recommended by the Ockenden report for the maternity unit.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main duties of the job
Main Clinical duties include:

• Undertake elective and emergency maternity theatre sessions, labour analgesia, follow ups and high-risk obstetric clinics
• To participate in the multidisciplinary labour ward rounds
• To provide support to the novice trainees and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service
• Undertake theatre sessions in other subspecialities, special interests can be accommodated
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.

The post holder will also contribute to service development. This may involve contributing to Ockenden recommendations, QIPs, audit projects, guideline updates or teaching and training.

To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services.

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1in8 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialist Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 8 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7-night shifts across an 8-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification
• 12 years of anaesthetic experience including obstetric Anaesthesia, including at least 6 years in the relevant specialty

Desirable

• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Final FRCA

Entry Criteria
Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in Anaesthesia in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted. Completed initial competency in obstetric anaesthesia or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years NHS work experience
• Meets the criteria outlined in the generic capabilities' framework below
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of health service delivery in the UK

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).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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