Specialty Doctor

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £63,696 - £102,689 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Slough, SL2 4HL

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia.

This post is based at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. We are keen to foster individual interests within Anaesthesia, including research and quality improvement ambitions, and will encourage continued development within a job planning review and appraisal.

This post will initially be for 1 year with opportunities to become permanent.

Bleep Holder Anaesthetist Rota

The successful candidate will join the bleep holder anaesthetist rota based at the Heatherwood Hospital. The BHA shift commences at 10.00 hrs and finishes at 22.00 hrs when all patients have been discharged from PACU. The BHA is contactable over the bleep phone till 22.00. This rota is only for the weekday daytime. There is no service over the weekends, nights and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will also be involved in preoperative assessment of patients, pain ward rounds and troubleshooting in PACU and DSU in addition to providing support to theatres. The role would also entail facilitating the flow in theatres, supporting emergencies in theatre and assisting with transfer of patients to the acute site.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

The job plan will be for 12 PAs with 10.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Clinical Director and Medical Director within three months of appointment. With Heatherwood hospital being an elective hub, there is great impetus on day case procedures.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026

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This post is based at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. We are keen to foster individual interests within Anaesthesia, including researchand quality improvement ambitionsand will encourage continued development within a job planning review and appraisal.

This post will initially be for 1 year with opportunities to become permanent.

Bleep Holder Anaesthetist Rota:

The successful candidate will join the bleep holder anaesthetist rota based at the Heatherwood Hospital. The BHA shift commences at 10.00 hrs and finishes at 22.00 hrs when all patients have been discharged from PACU. The BHA is contactable over the bleep phone till 22.00. This rota is only for the weekday daytime. There is no service over the weekends, nights and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will also be involved in preoperative assessment of patients, pain ward rounds and trouble shooting in PACU and DSU in addition to providing support to theatres. The role would also entail facilitating the flow in theatres, supporting emergencies in theatre and assist with transfer of patients to the acute site.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

The job plan will be for 12 PAs with 10.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Clinical Director and Medical Director within three months of appointment. With Heatherwood hospital being an elective hub, there is great impetus on day case procedures.