Specialist Dr in Anaesthesia | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £100,870 - £111,441 10 PA+ LDW |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 October 2025 |
| Location: | Carshalton, SM5 1AA |
| Company: | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7446637/343-MED-795 |
Summary
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 Anaesthetist and are extremely proud of this achievement. We welcome innovation and will support change where is improves the care to our patients
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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).
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, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Principle Duties of the Post:
Role summary:
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. As well as Obstetric sessions the successful candidate will be expected to 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 always, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s 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.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025