Date posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £104,401 to £115,341 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 216-G3-ANA7910849
Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom

Job summary
We are looking to appoint two specialist doctors in Anaesthesia. These roles would be suitable for candidates who fulfil all of the criteria for RCoA specialist doctor role. The successful applicant will have a job plan with some regular sessions, however a large proportion of the job plan will be flexible. The postholder will also contribute to our day time weekend rota, which will include obstetrics, trauma, and plastics.

Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will have a job plan with some regular sessions, however a large proportion of the job plan will be flexible, providing cover across all the specialities that UHP covers. The postholder will also contribute to our day time weekend rota, which will include obstetrics, trauma, and plastics.

We also hope that our specialist doctors will support doctors in training, wider MDT education and engage in leadership roles and QI.

About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities
As described above, we are seeking applications from internal candidates only.

We are seeking practitioners who can independently anaesthetise for a broad range of surgical specialities and a diverse and complex adult population.

We are seeking a compassionate, hard working and collaborative team player, ideally with additional skills to bring to the department

Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential

• Fulfils all requirements of RCoA Specialist Doctor description
• GMC registered with a license to practice
• Evidence of positive patient and colleague feedback

Desirable

• Evidence of contribution to research, teaching or quality improvement

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Line Director for Anaesthesia
Gemma Crossingham
gemmacrossingham@nhs.net
07779788362