Job Description

We are looking for an anaesthetist who is able to work in theatres, labour ward and the critical care unit although there will be the opportunity to discuss particular working and training preferences with the department leads. The majority of the year will be spent working in theatres and labour ward and part of the year will be spent working in intensive care.
Main duties of the job
This post will offer candidates the opportunity to gain new skills or consolidate existing knowledge, whilst also providing valuable clinical exposure. We will endeavour to support your training in areas you desire however please note that Senior Clinical Fellow / Trust Grade posts are not recognised for formal training.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
65,048 a year Per annum / Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
23 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
265-7394990
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The department provides anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, colorectal, maxillofacial, ENT, major gynaecology, urology and orthopaedics. The division has recently acquired a robot to provide surgery for some major urology, colorectal and ENT procedures. There is a busy labour ward and a new state of the art intensive care unit. We will do our best to accommodate specific interests in training in a particular field of anaesthesia.
The department has a well established local FRCA teaching programme which the post holder will be able to attend if they wish to attempt the FRCA examinations. The department holds regular teaching and training sessions in various topics which will be available to the post-holder. A study leave budget is available to aid further training and development.
The post holder will be given the opportunity throughout the contract to consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes learnt. You will demonstrate these in supervised practice and will be expected to practice at all times according to the principles set out in Good Medical Practice (GMC) including:
- Essential clinical and practical skills
- Communication skills
- Teaching and learning skills
- Personal and professional skills
On call commitments and hours of duty
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to out of hours cover (including nights) on either the general theatres, obstetrics or intensive care rota.
Working hours will be 48 per week as a full-time position. The successful applicant will work a full shift pattern and may share out of hours cross cover for nights and weekends with other teams. All rotas are based on compliant shift patterns that meet the requirements of the New Junior Doctor Contract 2016.
Any changes to working pattern will be compliant with EWTD targets and will be implemented as fairly as possible, but as a successful applicant you must expect to have periodic changes to your working hours as rota patterns alter and working practices evolve. Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The department provides anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, colorectal, maxillofacial, ENT, major gynaecology, urology and orthopaedics. The division has recently acquired a robot to provide surgery for some major urology, colorectal and ENT procedures. There is a busy labour ward and a new state of the art intensive care unit. We will do our best to accommodate specific interests in training in a particular field of anaesthesia.
The department has a well established local FRCA teaching programme which the post holder will be able to attend if they wish to attempt the FRCA examinations. The department holds regular teaching and training sessions in various topics which will be available to the post-holder. A study leave budget is available to aid further training and development.
The post holder will be given the opportunity throughout the contract to consolidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes learnt. You will demonstrate these in supervised practice and will be expected to practice at all times according to the principles set out in Good Medical Practice (GMC) including:
- Essential clinical and practical skills
- Communication skills
- Teaching and learning skills
- Personal and professional skills
On call commitments and hours of duty
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to out of hours cover (including nights) on either the general theatres, obstetrics or intensive care rota.
Working hours will be 48 per week as a full-time position. The successful applicant will work a full shift pattern and may share out of hours cross cover for nights and weekends with other teams. All rotas are based on compliant shift patterns that meet the requirements of the New Junior Doctor Contract 2016.
Any changes to working pattern will be compliant with EWTD targets and will be implemented as fairly as possible, but as a successful applicant you must expect to have periodic changes to your working hours as rota patterns alter and working practices evolve.
Person Specification
Communication skills
Essential

• Excellent communication, both written and oral.

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Teaching & Audit
Essential

• Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Experience of audit.

Desirable

• Previous evidence of enthusiasm for, and involvement in, your chosen fellowship

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
• Has evidence of an interest in Intensive care and or anaesthetics
• Advanced resuscitation skills
• Evidence of continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Understanding of the principals and practice of anaesthesia and/or ICM with previous clinical experience
• Transfer training/experience
• Ability to supervise more junior trainees when on-call with Consultant support off site.

Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice

Desirable

• An additional higher qualification
• Primary FRCA

Person Specification
Communication skills
Essential

• Excellent communication, both written and oral.

Desirable

• Computer literacy

Teaching & Audit
Essential

• Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Experience of audit.

Desirable

• Previous evidence of enthusiasm for, and involvement in, your chosen fellowship

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
• Has evidence of an interest in Intensive care and or anaesthetics
• Advanced resuscitation skills
• Evidence of continuing medical education.

Desirable

• Understanding of the principals and practice of anaesthesia and/or ICM with previous clinical experience
• Transfer training/experience
• Ability to supervise more junior trainees when on-call with Consultant support off site.

Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
• Full GMC Registration and a license to practice

Desirable

• An additional higher qualification
• Primary FRCA

Skills Required