NHS Doctor and Consultant Jobs in Shropshire, UK. - Locally Employed Doctor (ST3-ST8) in Anaest[...]

Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a fixed-term Locally Employed Doctor in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care. The role involves covering theatre sessions, participating in the on-call rota, and contributing to the training of medical students. Candidates must have strong team-working skills and a commitment to delivering quality patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment across two hospital sites with a focus on acute and critical care.

Qualifications

• Experience in anaesthetics and intensive care is preferred.
• Ability to work in a multi-professional team is essential.
• Excellent communication and patient management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake theatre sessions and supervise theatre staff.
• Participate in the on-call rota for ITU/HDU.
• Support training for novice trainees and medical students.

Job description

Job overview

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a fixed term Locally Employed Doctor in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care who will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH), Telford 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.

Main duties of the job Include:

Clinical

• 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 SHO in theatres
• To provide support to the novice trainees 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.

Working for your organisation

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.

Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique.

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 including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.

We also provide services such as consultant‑led outreach clinics at the Wrekin Community Clinic, Telford, the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen and the Bridgnorth, Ludlow and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1 in 8 full‑shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialty 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.