Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialty Doctor to join our Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Team at Macclesfield District General Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive department, working alongside experienced Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, ST3+ trainees, and Core Trainees. We deliver a high-quality, patient-focused service in a modern, well-equipped District General Hospital.

You will join a team of 24 middle-grade anaesthetists, providing flexible cover across three 1:8 rotas — Obstetrics, Emergency CEPOD/Trauma, and ICU.

Hours per week: 12.7PAs

Main duties of the job

• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across a range of surgical specialties

• Participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota, which includes both first and second on-call duties

• Provide resident on-call cover for theatres and Intensive Care

• Manage ICU and perioperative patients during on-call shifts

• Carry designated bleeps for Theatre, ITU and Cardiac Arrest as part of a flexible rota system

• Conduct pre- and post-operative assessments and contribute to multi-disciplinary patient care

• Ensure high standards of clinical documentation and patient communication

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.