University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, ITU and Obstetrics

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further experience in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the clinical services within UHL and will be expected and supported to contribute to research and audit within the department.

A doctor appointed to this post shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and 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 as a trainee in anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU
• To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists.
• To undertake pre and post op visits.
• To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research.
• The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require.
• To fulfil clinical governance requirements.
• To undertake mandatory training.

About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 358-8317542-ITA
Job locations: LRI/LGH/GH - Cross site, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic and critical care service.
This job incorporates resident on call within a designated specialty doctor rota. Depending on skills and experience the post holder may be required to participate on other appropriate resident rotas.
The daytime work will include delivery suite and ITU duties and elective and emergency theatres lists. Depending on experience and service requirements the postholder will work on either accompanied lists with a consultant or have sole responsibility for a list.
On Appointment the successful candidate would be offered a 11.5pa per week contract including 10pa direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 pa of SPA time.
A standard 10pa contract will include 9 pas DCC and 1pa of SPA in accordance with the speciality doctors contract 2021.
This job may be suitable for an individual who wishes to gain experience and re-enter training or who wishes to gain experience and training with a view to applying for Article 14

Person Specification

• Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours: Essential – Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
• Training & Qualifications: Essential – Full GMC Registration; Primary FRCA or equivalent; Completion of Foundation training; ALS provider; 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which as a trainee in anaesthesia, including at least 3 months of intensive care medicine training and Obstetric anaesthesia training; Basic level training certificate or equivalent; RCOA basic level obstetric competency certificate or equivalent; Ability to work at an appropriate level with recourse to senior advice when necessary; Documented competencies in general adult anaesthesia and key areas of basic specialist practice
• Training & Qualifications: Desirable – UK Resuscitation Council ALS Course; Final FRCA or equivalent; FICM Basic Level ICM competency or equivalent; Peer review publications; Plan for further research
• Teaching: Essential – Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level and related professionals; Desirable – Higher qualifications in Medical Education
• Communication and relationship skills: Essential – Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication with patients and colleagues; Clarity of communication and organisation; Empathic and sensitive, with capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; Desirable – Evidence of out of work interests
• Motivation: Essential – Personal integrity and reliability; Willingness to learn new skills; Evidence of professional team working; Desirable – Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
• Management: Essential – Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues; Desirable – Basic management training
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Essential – Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate for effective communication; Clarity of communication and organisation; Empathic and sensitive; Desirable – Evidence of out of work interests
• Other requirements specific to the role: Essential – Enhanced disclosure criminal records certificate

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.
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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: LRI/LGH/GH - Cross site, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Service Manager Anaesthetics and Medical Workforce, Lorna McFarlane-Young, l.mcfarlane-young@nhs.net, 07866002307

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