In this role you will join the Anaesthesia and Surgical Division to deliver expert anaesthetic care across ROH and Rochdale. You will support a busy surgical service, contribute to obstetric anaesthesia, and participate in teaching and simulation programs. The post emphasizes on-call duties, weekend trauma, and cross-site arrangements to meet service needs. You will shape patient care by applying broad anaesthetic expertise in a high-volume, teaching-focused environment. This is your opportunity to impact perioperative services at a growing NHS trust.
Pay / Benefits
fantastic annual leave allowance
flexible working opportunities
protected hours for health and wellbeing activities
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive anaesthetic services to The Royal Oldham Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary
Cover theatre lists during weekdays and contribute to on-call, weekend trauma, and pre-operative assessment clinics
Deliver obstetric anaesthesia and support a paediatric anaesthetic workload expansion
Participate in teaching, training of trainees, and ongoing professional development (simulation)
Collaborate with anaesthetists and intensivists in a multi-disciplinary team
Occasionally work at other sites as required by service needs
Key requirements
Full GMC registration
Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of interview
MBChB or equivalent training and experience
Wide experience in anaesthesia and management of all aspects of anaesthetics
FRCA or equivalent (desirable)
APLS is essential; ATLS/ETC desirable
CCT or higher specialist training in Anaesthesia
Current Advanced Life Support certification
Evidence of engagement in management training (desirable)
Clear written and spoken English communication
Teamwork and collaboration
Commitment to teaching and supervision of learners
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