Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Full time)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-80-25
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum, dependant on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialty Doctor Anaesthetics
Specialty Doctor
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS at ST5 level and above) for an initial period of 12 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and
Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on
previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied.
Evidence of competencies will need to be captured on the lifelong learning platform.
The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in
supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected
in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the
occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. On average 40-44 hours worked are calculated into a 12.09 PA contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Crown Street.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied.
The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric
anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services. Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work
unaccompanied.
Evidence of competencies will need to be captured on the lifelong learning platform. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. On average 40-44 hours worked are calculated into a 12.09 PA contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Crown Street.
Person specification
Qualfications/Training/Eligibility
Essential criteria
- MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ICM (Basic Competency)
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency
Desirable criteria
- 4 years minimum experience in Anaesthetics.
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice
- Good Clinical Care Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
- Good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Relationships and communication with patients
- Professional behaviour and probity Life Support Skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g., Rotem
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Charlene Grassman
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
L9 7AL
- Telephone
- 0151 706 4666
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