Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics

Job summaryWe are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our middle grade rota. The appointee will be expected to provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases in all the surgical specialities and also contribute to the resident on call speciality doctor rota.The on call speciality doctor rota provides anaesthetic cover for intensive care, anaesthetic support to labour ward and anaesthesia for emergency surgery. Speciality doctors shifts are routinely 12 hour shiftsThe speciality doctor job plan is based on a 10 session (PA) contract. The job plan includes 1.5 PA for continuing professional development to facilitate revalidation.All the standard modern equipment and drugs are available.For an informal discussion please contact Dr Mariam Rice on 01983 552262 or email: [email protected]://youtu.be/Jrnu31jUoA0Main duties of the jobThe appointee will be expected to provide anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases.The department provides services for general surgery, ophthalmology, maxillofacial, ENT, urology, orthopaedics and gynaecological surgery. We also provide anaesthetic services to obstetrics, paediatrics, radiology, ECT and the ED. The relative geographical isolation means that all anaesthetists must maintain a wide range of skills. The theatre footprint consists of 4 operating theatres and 2 separate day case operating theatres. There is a dedicated obstetric theatre and ophthalmic theatre.About usThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.DetailsDate posted19 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary 63,696 to 102,689 a year per annum, depending on experience ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number470-8241050-26-AGBJob locationsSt Marys HospitalParkhurst RoadNewport Isle of WightPO30 5TGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe are a friendly, genuinely supportive and active department looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will take part in the high quality delivery and development of the anaesthetic services on the Isle of Wight. Many of our current specialty doctors have trained overseas and successfully undertaken their first NHS post with us. We are committed to providing all new staff a safe and well supported settling in period. We are keen to support development in anaesthetic sub specialities the applicant may be less confident in.The Specialty doctor job plan is based on a 10 session (PA) contract. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcomed. The job plan includes 1.5 sessions for continuing professional development to facilitate revalidation. Further professional responsibilities will receive appropriate SPA remuneration when agreed at annual job planning.The anaesthetic rota is organised 6 weeks in advance so duties are known well ahead of time.SAS support & development.This Trust values its SAS doctors and is keen to support & engage them, the role is well developed in all specialities and excellent opportunities exist for education and personal development.The Trust Board supports and is actively implementing the SAS charter. There is an active SAS Committee, SAS Chair, SAS Advocate & SAS Tutor. All SAS staff have the same core SPA for revalidation & annual leave accrual as their consultant colleagues. All newly appointed Specialty doctors will be appointed a Consultant mentor to allow familiarisation with local ways of working and to act as a point of contact for any settling in issues.There is also a well organised CESR programme linked with PUHT & many other development opportunities.The Medical TeamConsultants, special interestDr Muriel Prager, Director of ICUDr Oliver Cramer, ICUDr Gabor Debreceni, ICUDr Antina Michalou, ICU and Pre-assessmentDr Obaid Tarin, ICUDr Sanyal Souvik, ICU, Department LeadDr Vasil Kiryazov, GeneralDr Mike Pearson, Obstetrics Deputy Departmental LeadDr Mariam Rice, Paediatrics Deputy Departmental LeadDr Michael Luckmann, Chronic PainDr Isobel Rice, Chronic PainDr Theresa Leiva, Chronic PainDr Majiek Kaminski, Regional AnaesthesiaDr Andrea Leinenkugel, Trauma and Acute PainDr Mandi Mortier, Paediatrics and EndoscopyDr Dominic Jesudoss, Locum ConsultantDr Mikhail Verein, Locum ConsultantAssociate Specialists and Speciality DoctorsDr Gay FrancisDr Raymond FosterDr Prakash DebDr Michal NadstawekDr Magdalena TsonevaDr Michael NadstawekDr Aneel ThakurdasDr Anju JohnDr Raleke OkoyeDr Ikena OkoyeDr Layla MorrisDr Olubukola OjediranDr Olubukola AlabiDr Felix RileyDr Sadvi SharmaDr Satva ThangarasuAllied servicesWe have 6 operating theatres (4 main, 2 in a separate day case unit) and a dedicated obstetric theatre.Pre AssessmentThe nurse led pre assessment process of all elective patients is well established at St Marys Hospital. There is a daily consultant anaesthetic clinic available to review anticipated difficult cases and to communicate potential problems to colleagues. We run an Enhanced Recovery Program for orthopaedic, colorectal and gynaecological surgery.ObstetricsThe Maternity unit has about 1200 deliveries per year with an epidural rate of approximately 25% and a caesarean section rate of around 17%. The Anaesthetic department provides Consultant cover in hours to the labour ward. Out of hours there is a dedicated specialist doctor to provide anaesthesia for obstetrics. This role would be included in the applicants regular work once they had been assessed as being competent to work on labour ward with distant supervision.Acute Pain Service (APS)The APS is provided by a consultant anaesthetist and a full-time acute pain nurse, supported by ward based link nurses. Apart from the clinical service, it provides teaching and education for medical and nursing staff. Post-operative pain is managed in a variety of ways including PCA and PCEA. Ultrasound guided nerve and plexus blockade are also commonly employed techniques. We have recently invested in several state of the art ultrasound machine and developed a protocol for local anaesthetic wound/nerve catheter infiltration postoperatively.Intensive Care Unit (ICU)The unit admits about 400 patients a year. The majority (70%) are critically ill adult medical patients. Paediatric ICU services and the regional neurological unit are based in Southampton. Initial assessment and resuscitation of these patients involves the anaesthetic team. Critical care outreach is well established and this nurse delivered service also lead the hospital at night team.In hours the medical staffing of the unit consists of one of six dedicated ICU consultants supported by a resident specialty doctor. Out of hours the resident speciality doctor staffs the unit (included in this post) and is supported by the general on call consultant in anaesthesia. Weekend ICU ward rounds are undertaken by dedicated ICU consultants.CPD, Teaching, Revalidation and LeaveCPDThe post-holder will need to undertake CPD to develop their own learning in line with the needs of the department. These aims should be discussed and documented during the appraisal process. The trust supports 30 days study leave /3 years and allocates each doctor a 800 study leave budget a year.Appraisal and revalidationThe Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process. Annual appraisal is currently undertaken by senior medical colleagues with the Medical Director as Responsible Officer for revalidation.The trust actively supports senior (consultant and speciality doctor) medical staff who wish to undertake appraisal training so that they may act as appraisers for their colleagues, this attracts a separate SPA remuneration.Teaching and trainingThe post-holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities with responsibility for carrying out teaching for junior medical and nursing staff.The anaesthetic department runs monthly educational meetings for teaching, M and M and QI work. All anaesthetic staff are expected to attend and contribute.We have close links with the Medical School at Southampton. Acute care students (4th year) are allocated three times a year to the anaesthetic department and final year students often choose to undertake a specialty block in anaesthesia at SMH.The Resuscitation department runs APLS, ALS, NLS and EPALS courses throughout the year. Anaesthetic involvement is encouraged and supported by the department.LeaveSpecialty Doctors are entitled to 5.4 weeks (27 working days) holiday per year plus 8 Bank Holidays. This increases to 6.4 weeks (32 working days) after 2 years service for the NHS.Holiday must be requested at least six weeks but not more than a year in advance. It is expected that the majority of the leave is taken in week or longer blocks.The leave year is 1 April to 31 March. All authorised absence must be taken in accordance with departmental leave protocols.Appointment and Selection ProcessThis post is advertised through a range of routes, including external website, BMJ, NHS Jobs, Social Media including LinkedIn. However, all adverts will advise to apply directly through NHS Jobs. Successful applicants will be notified by Medical HR and invited for interview.Should you have any questions regarding applying online contact the Medical HR Team directly by email: [email protected] an informal discussion please contact:Deputy Lead Clinician: Dr Mariam Rice: via email [email protected] arrange an informal visit please contact:Service Manager: Sarah Morrison via 01983 822099 Ext 5772 or via email: [email protected] are strongly advised to visit the island, the Division and wider trust, family visits are encouraged. All visitors will be given a warm welcome. Job description Job responsibilitiesWe are a friendly, genuinely supportive and active department looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will take part in the high quality delivery and development of the anaesthetic services on the Isle of Wight. Many of our current specialty doctors have trained overseas and successfully undertaken their first NHS post with us. We are committed to providing all new staff a safe and well supported settling in period. We are keen to support development in anaesthetic sub specialities the applicant may be less confident in.The Specialty doctor job plan is based on a 10 session (PA) contract. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are welcomed. The job plan includes 1.5 sessions for continuing professional development to facilitate revalidation. Further professional responsibilities will receive appropriate SPA remuneration when agreed at annual job planning.The anaesthetic rota is organised 6 weeks in advance so duties are known well ahead of time.SAS support & development.This Trust values its SAS doctors and is keen to support & engage them, the role is well developed in all specialities and excellent opportunities exist for education and personal development.The Trust Board supports and is actively implementing the SAS charter. There is an active SAS Committee, SAS Chair, SAS Advocate & SAS Tutor. All SAS staff have the same core SPA for revalidation & annual leave accrual as their consultant colleagues. All newly appointed Specialty doctors will be appointed a Consultant mentor to allow familiarisation with local ways of working and to act as a point of contact for any settling in issues.There is also a well organised CESR programme linked with PUHT & many other development opportunities.The Medical TeamConsultants, special interestDr Muriel Prager, Director of ICUDr Oliver Cramer, ICUDr Gabor Debreceni, ICUDr Antina Michalou, ICU and Pre-assessmentDr Obaid Tarin, ICUDr Sanyal Souvik, ICU, Department LeadDr Vasil Kiryazov, GeneralDr Mike Pearson, Obstetrics Deputy Departmental LeadDr Mariam Rice, Paediatrics Deputy Departmental LeadDr Michael Luckmann, Chronic PainDr Isobel Rice, Chronic PainDr Theresa Leiva, Chronic PainDr Majiek Kaminski, Regional AnaesthesiaDr Andrea Leinenkugel, Trauma and Acute PainDr Mandi Mortier, Paediatrics and EndoscopyDr Dominic Jesudoss, Locum ConsultantDr Mikhail Verein, Locum ConsultantAssociate Specialists and Speciality DoctorsDr Gay FrancisDr Raymond FosterDr Prakash DebDr Michal NadstawekDr Magdalena TsonevaDr Michael NadstawekDr Aneel ThakurdasDr Anju JohnDr Raleke OkoyeDr Ikena OkoyeDr Layla MorrisDr Olubukola OjediranDr Olubukola AlabiDr Felix RileyDr Sadvi SharmaDr Satva ThangarasuAllied servicesWe have 6 operating theatres (4 main, 2 in a separate day case unit) and a dedicated obstetric theatre.Pre AssessmentThe nurse led pre assessment process of all elective patients is well established at St Marys Hospital. There is a daily consultant anaesthetic clinic available to review anticipated difficult cases and to communicate potential problems to colleagues. We run an Enhanced Recovery Program for orthopaedic, colorectal and gynaecological surgery.ObstetricsThe Maternity unit has about 1200 deliveries per year with an epidural rate of approximately 25% and a caesarean section rate of around 17%. The Anaesthetic department provides Consultant cover in hours to the labour ward. Out of hours there is a dedicated specialist doctor to provide anaesthesia for obstetrics. This role would be included in the applicants regular work once they had been assessed as being competent to work on labour ward with distant supervision.Acute Pain Service (APS)The APS is provided by a consultant anaesthetist and a full-time acute pain nurse, supported by ward based link nurses. Apart from the clinical service, it provides teaching and education for medical and nursing staff. Post-operative pain is managed in a variety of ways including PCA and PCEA. Ultrasound guided nerve and plexus blockade are also commonly employed techniques. We have recently invested in several state of the art ultrasound machine and developed a protocol for local anaesthetic wound/nerve catheter infiltration postoperatively.Intensive Care Unit (ICU)The unit admits about 400 patients a year. The majority (70%) are critically ill adult medical patients. Paediatric ICU services and the regional neurological unit are based in Southampton. Initial assessment and resuscitation of these patients involves the anaesthetic team. Critical care outreach is well established and this nurse delivered service also lead the hospital at night team.In hours the medical staffing of the unit consists of one of six dedicated ICU consultants supported by a resident specialty doctor. Out of hours the resident speciality doctor staffs the unit (included in this post) and is supported by the general on call consultant in anaesthesia. Weekend ICU ward rounds are undertaken by dedicated ICU consultants.CPD, Teaching, Revalidation and LeaveCPDThe post-holder will need to undertake CPD to develop their own learning in line with the needs of the department. These aims should be discussed and documented during the appraisal process. The trust supports 30 days study leave /3 years and allocates each doctor a 800 study leave budget a year.Appraisal and revalidationThe Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process. Annual appraisal is currently undertaken by senior medical colleagues with the Medical Director as Responsible Officer for revalidation.The trust actively supports senior (consultant and speciality doctor) medical staff who wish to undertake appraisal training so that they may act as appraisers for their colleagues, this attracts a separate SPA remuneration.Teaching and trainingThe post-holder will be expected to play his/her part in postgraduate activities with responsibility for carrying out teaching for junior medical and nursing staff.The anaesthetic department runs monthly educational meetings for teaching, M and M and QI work. All anaesthetic staff are expected to attend and contribute.We have close links with the Medical School at Southampton. Acute care students (4th year) are allocated three times a year to the anaesthetic department and final year students often choose to undertake a specialty block in anaesthesia at SMH.The Resuscitation department runs APLS, ALS, NLS and EPALS courses throughout the year. Anaesthetic involvement is encouraged and supported by the department.LeaveSpecialty Doctors are entitled to 5.4 weeks (27 working days) holiday per year plus 8 Bank Holidays. This increases to 6.4 weeks (32 working days) after 2 years service for the NHS.Holiday must be requested at least six weeks but not more than a year in advance. It is expected that the majority of the leave is taken in week or longer blocks.The leave year is 1 April to 31 March. All authorised absence must be taken in accordance with departmental leave protocols.Appointment and Selection ProcessThis post is advertised through a range of routes, including external website, BMJ, NHS Jobs, Social Media including LinkedIn. However, all adverts will advise to apply directly through NHS Jobs. Successful applicants will be notified by Medical HR and invited for interview.Should you have any questions regarding applying online contact the Medical HR Team directly by email: [email protected] an informal discussion please contact:Deputy Lead Clinician: Dr Mariam Rice: via email [email protected] arrange an informal visit please contact:Service Manager: Sarah Morrison via 01983 822099 Ext 5772 or via email: [email protected] are strongly advised to visit the island, the Division and wider trust, family visits are encouraged. All visitors will be given a warm welcome.Person Specification Experience EssentialCore competencies and at least 4 years experience in General Anaesthesia. Core competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia Core competencies in Intensive Care Medicine. Practical skills commensurate with the above. ALS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine.DesirableAdvanced specialty training in Obstetric Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine. ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine Knowledge and Skills EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance Commitment to medical education.DesirableAbility to teach in clinical settings. Qualifications EssentialMBChB or equivalent Full GMC Registration Licence to practiseDesirablePrimary FRCA or equivalent Person Specification Experience EssentialCore competencies and at least 4 years experience in General Anaesthesia. Core competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia Core competencies in Intensive Care Medicine. Practical skills commensurate with the above. ALS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine.DesirableAdvanced specialty training in Obstetric Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine. ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine Knowledge and Skills EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance Commitment to medical education.DesirableAbility to teach in clinical settings. Qualifications EssentialMBChB or equivalent Full GMC Registration Licence to practiseDesirablePrimary FRCA or equivalentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressSt Marys HospitalParkhurst RoadNewport Isle of WightPO30 5TGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressSt Marys HospitalParkhurst RoadNewport Isle of WightPO30 5TGUnited KingdomEmployer's website