Job Summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a permanent Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care who will be based at either the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford or the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) for the on-call element of the role but with responsibilities across both hospitals' sites during normal working hours. Duties will principally involve supported cover of elective theatre sessions, an on-call commitment to the Intensive Care Unit and occasional daytime work in emergency theatres/ obstetric theatres and delivery suite. Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main Duties of the Job

• Undertake theatre sessions and ITU/HDU sessions with accompanying consultants
• To take part in the 2nd on call rota managing ITU/HDU and supervising the resident doctor in theatres
• To provide support to the novice resident doctors and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.

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.

Key Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: PRH/ANAE-ITU/LED/T2/003A
Job locations: Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a doctors professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities.

For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:

• 9 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
• 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.

Person Specification
Qualifications - Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certification

Qualifications - Desirable

• FRCA part 1

Entry Criteria - Essential

• Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• A minimum of 1 year NHS experience in Anaesthesia
• Experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and critical care medicine
• Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of health service delivery in the UK

Additional Information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead, Dr Chris De Klerk, c.deklerk@nhs.net