Overview
Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia with an interest in Obstetrics
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia. 10 PA Job plan working across sites. The Anaesthetics department is a friendly and supportive one. We have achieved ACSA Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and are proud of this achievement. We welcome innovation and will support change where it improves patient care.
Main duties
The Anaesthetic department:
There are a total of 27 anaesthetic consultants employed across the two sites; 14 at STH and 13 at EGH. There are up to 18 anaesthetists in training who rotate between the two sites but cover on-calls at STH. There are 7 other anaesthetists at STH and 21 at EGH (Specialists/SAS/SD and Clinical Fellows). There are a total of seven operating theatres at STH (including two on labour ward), two at QMH and eight at EGH (including one on labour ward). Specialties at EGH include general surgery, colorectal, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics (elective), ophthalmology, ENT, cardioversions and dental lists. General anaesthesia is also given in endoscopy. Specialties at STH include emergency surgery, trauma/orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, renal access ophthalmology with paediatric day surgery (ENT, dentals, endoscopy, urology, ophthalmology and general surgery) undertaken at QMH. Anaesthesia is also administered in obstetrics (both main sites) and radiology (STH).
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, Queens Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital with the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. This enables closer collaboration on research, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted: 02 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 a year 10 PA+ LDW
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-MED-795
Job locations: Cross Site, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Job responsibilities
1. To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective Anaesthetic services within the Trust (General and regional anaesthesia, and Procedural sedation, independently for all patients).
2. In addition to Obstetric sessions, provide independent anaesthetic sessions in General Surgery, Urology Surgery and Orthopaedic surgery.
3. To actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
4. To actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic trainees and medical students.
The principal duty is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
1. To comply with GMC Good Medical Practice guidance as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to attend the Trust corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in- and outpatients under your care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
* Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
* Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
* Minimum of 3 years experience at senior obstetric anesthetic level
Desirable
* Post-graduate professional qualification in Anaesthesia
Experience
* High risk obstetric experience in the last 5 years
* Previous experience of working in the NHS
* Broad range of experience of anaesthesia for elective, emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Patient Safety
* Participates in regional or national obstetric quality improvement projects
Education and Training
* Creates effective obstetric learning opportunities for medical and para-medical colleagues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure may be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for more information.
Employer details: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cross Site, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
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