Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthesia
- Grade
- Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus additional rostered hours as per rota.)
- Job ref
- 210-2026-327-A
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £67,325 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Anaesthetic Fellow
Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 40 hours per week
This post was created to improve the quality of anaesthetic care.
The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing anaesthetists in order to provide a complete anaesthetic service. There are many areas where the successful applicant could expand their clinical experience including: regional anaesthesia, vascular anaesthesia, obstetrics, and critical care along with the usual spectrum of clinical activity found in a district general hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are outlined in the job description. The post would comprise a 48-hour working week to include a 1:8 full shift on call rota which would be either 1st (Emergency Theatre), 2nd (Intensive Care Airway Rota) or 3rd (Maternity) on call.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- GMC registration with a licence to practice.
- Minimum 18 months of anaesthetic training
Desirable criteria
- Primary FRCA, full FRCA or International equivalent
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of stage 1 (or equivalent) competencies in regional anaesthesia
- Attendance at educational meetings and achievement of CPD
- Evidence of having participated in audit or research.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of some more advanced skills in regional anaesthesia such as use of ultrasound for some blocks
- Evidence of having presented at regional or national meetings
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good team working and good interpersonal skills.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ability to teach and train others.
- Has completed initial assessment of obstetric anaesthetic competencies (or equivalent).
- Has had 6 months post foundation experience working on an Intensive Care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Iestyn Harrod
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 365461
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