Job Description

Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking applications to appoint Specialty Doctors (Staff Grade level) in the Anaesthetic Department. The post holder will be based solely at Tameside General Hospital at this time, but it is possible that you will be required to cover work at a sister hospital as part of the Healthier together programme. Candidates will be expected to have at least 2 to 3 years experience in Anaesthetics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide middle grade surgeon support to the Consultants and SHO including clinical work and operating lists, at times independent of direct supervision. To work to sustain the provision of an efficient Anaesthetic service to patients, including ensuring, in conjunction with colleagues, the highest quality of care is provided to each individual patient in meeting and delivering its local and national targets.SAS colleagues in Anaesthetics also form part of the 2nd on call rota covering Maternity and ITU and on occasions 1st on Call.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
59,175 to 95,400 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
245-MEDSDANAE-05-25-B
Job locations
Tameside ICFT
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Evidence of satisfactory continuing education.
• Evidence of previous completion of audits
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training for the post and teach junior members of staff.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Written communication in a clear and concise manner.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Experience of supervision of junior staff.

Desirable

• Computer Literate
• Audit, Research, Teaching and Clinical Governance.

Qualifications
Essential

• Current full GMC registration(or eligible to apply)

Desirable

• FRCA (UK) or Equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Anaesthesia experience of 2-3 years with at least some experience at a registrar level
• Should be able to work operations independently.
• Should be able to deal with all emergencies.

Desirable

• ITU/Obstetric experience desirable

Person Specification
Other
Essential

• Evidence of satisfactory continuing education.
• Evidence of previous completion of audits
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training for the post and teach junior members of staff.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Written communication in a clear and concise manner.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Experience of supervision of junior staff.

Desirable

• Computer Literate
• Audit, Research, Teaching and Clinical Governance.

Qualifications
Essential

• Current full GMC registration(or eligible to apply)

Desirable

• FRCA (UK) or Equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Anaesthesia experience of 2-3 years with at least some experience at a registrar level
• Should be able to work operations independently.
• Should be able to deal with all emergencies.

Desirable

• ITU/Obstetric experience desirable