Job overview We are looking to appoint a specialty doctor in anaesthetics with an interest in: 1. General Anaesthesia and perioperative medicine 2. Trauma and Orthopaedics 3. Obstetrics and Gynaecology The jobs are full-time posts. Main duties of the job The post has arisen to meet the demand driven by the expansion of theatre activity and retirements. Job Planning : The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement between the appointee and the chief of service, that sets out a specialty doctor’s duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a specialty doctor’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research and education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Changes having budgetary or contractual implications would also need the agreement of the chief executive. One half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend except for those providing emergency care cover and those on leave. The directorate meeting is also held at this time. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff, and this is recognized as part of Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). CPD/ Study Leave: All members of the department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to undertake CME in line with the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD requirements. CPD is encouraged in the department, and we support individuals looking to expand their roles into teaching and management and to pursue CESR On-Call Commitments : There is no on-call commitment.