Job Description

The closing date is 17th Sep 2025

Job summary

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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Anaesthetist to join the Anaesthetics and Critical Care team at Yeovil District Hospital, part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.


The post is for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics and ICU, offering a full-time contract with an average of 48 hours per week. The role involves a mix of elective daytime theatre work and resident on-call shifts, including nights and weekends, covering theatres, intensive care and, in the future, obstetric anaesthesia when services resume in 2026. Applicants must have at least four years' experience in anaesthesia, be capable of managing ASA I-III patients independently, and be confident in initial ICU airway management for ASA I-IV cases. While obstetrics is not currently operational, the postholder will be expected to provide epidural and Caesarean section anaesthesia once the service reopens. Full GMC registration is essential, and a UK/EU-recognised ALS, ATLS or ETC certificate is required at the time of application or within six months of appointment.


The department offers strong support for ongoing professional development, including CESR progression, FRCA preparation and involvement in teaching, audit and governance. The postholder will work alongside a team of consultants, specialty doctors, trainees and fellows, and may have opportunities for cross-site experience at Musgrove Park Hospital. Informal visits are welcomed.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The postholder will provide anaesthetic services for elective and emergency cases across Main Theatres, Day Surgery, Intensive Care and, when reinstated, Obstetrics. Duties include delivering safe and independent anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical procedures, including caesarean sections and labour analgesia once the maternity service resumes. The role involves a full shift resident rota with on-call responsibilities covering emergency anaesthesia and ICU airway support, including nights and weekends. The doctor will participate in the assessment, stabilisation and airway management of critically ill patients in ICU, and contribute to pre-operative assessment and perioperative planning. The post also includes teaching junior doctors and medical students, contributing to departmental audit and governance activities, and supporting service development. While Consultant support is available, the Specialty Doctor is expected to work with a high degree of clinical independence.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For detailed job description and person specification required for this role please refer to the document attached.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Primary Medical Qualification (e.g., MBBS/MBChB)


Full GMC registration with a licence to practice (at time of appointment)


UK/EU-recognised ALS/ATLS/ETC certification (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

Experience

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Essential

Minimum 4 years' experience in Anaesthesia (including obstetric and ICU exposure)


Competence in initial airway management for ASA grade I-IV ICU patients

Additional Criteria

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Essential

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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.


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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Sara Roppert


sara.roppert@somersetFT.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Hospital Medical and Dental

Band

Specialty Doctor

Salary

61542.00 to 99216.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-MED-SURG-3004

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA