We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Specialist Doctor in Anaesthetist with a passion for Obstetrics to join our expert and energetic team. The successful applicant will be based at Princess Royal Hospital for theatre and obstetric sessions. 

The post holder will have the opportunity to be part of the improvements recommended by the Ockenden report for the maternity unit.

Contribution to an out of hours on call rota is core to this role.

Main Clinical duties include:

• Undertake elective and emergency maternity theatre sessions, labour analgesia, follow ups and high-risk obstetric clinics
• To participate in the multidisciplinary labour ward rounds
• To provide support to the novice trainees and medical students and actively contribute to training and continuity of service
• Undertake theatre sessions in other subspecialities, special interests can be accommodated
• To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• The post holder will also contribute to service development. This may involve contributing to Ockenden recommendations, QIPs, audit projects, guideline updates or teaching and training.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.

Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of  acute hospital services.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the 1in8 full-shift rota. The rota is compliant with the terms and conditions of the 2016 Junior Doctor Contract, 2021 Specialist Doctor Contract and WTD and has been carefully designed to maximise training opportunities for doctors whilst maintaining a safe and efficient service, with an even spread of long days and nights. The post holder will be 1 of the 8 doctors contributing to the full shift rota with a weekend frequency of 1:4 with 7-night shifts across an 8-week reference period and is prospectively covered for annual and study leave.