Specialist in Anaesthetics with an interest in Trauma

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Specialist in Anaesthesia with an interest in Trauma

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to be appointed to the role of Specialist in Anaesthesia.

The Department of Anaesthetics is a friendly and supportive one. We have achieved ACSA Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, welcome innovation and will support change where it improves care to our patients.

The candidate will be expected to work across both hospital sites depending on the needs of the service. The job plan will include 10 Programmed Activities The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Apply today!

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and eager to contribute to our education and research programmes, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.

Role summary

1. To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective Anaesthetic services within the Trust.

2. To independently cover anaesthetic sessions for trauma, #nof surgeries, renal access procedures under regional blocks, gynaecology surgery and general surgery and obstetrics

3. To independently cover weekend trauma theatre lists with a 1:6 frequency.

4. To actively participate in departmental rota management, clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

5. To actively participate in the teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic trainees and medical students.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

1. To always, comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.

2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.

3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.

4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Apr 2026