The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, highly driven Consultant Anaesthetist with a passion for obstetrics to join our expert and energetic team. This is an ideal opportunity to be part of a dedicated anaesthetics team in which there are many development opportunities. We are currently growing our elective caesarean section capacity and expanding the Obstetric Anaesthetic team, which provides a unique opportunity for a consultant looking to drive improvements to help us deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

The successful applicant will work obstetric sessions at the Princess Royal Hospital. Additional theatre sessions may be based at either The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital or The Princess Royal Hospital depending upon your special interest. The post will consist of 10 PAs with on-call responsibility at PRH.

• This role supports doctors and hospital staff by helping to organise their work and manage important information.
• You will help run the office smoothly, making sure patient records and test results are handled properly. 
•  You will answer phone calls and messages, and help with meetings and paperwork. 
•  You will also help plan staff rotas and keep track of holidays and absences. 
•  Sometimes you will support new team members and help train them. 
•  You will need to work carefully, stay calm under pressure, and keep private information safe. 

• This role provides expert care to very unwell adult patients across the Trust at any time of day or night.
• It involves assessing patients, carrying out tests, and starting treatments to stop their condition from getting worse.
• The role supports safe and timely movement of patients into and out of Critical Care and responds to emergency calls.
• It includes prescribing medicines, using specialist equipment and skills, and working closely with many different clinical teams.
• The post holder helps train and guide other staff, supports teamwork, and takes part in improving services through audits and projects.
• They communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families, and staff, helping to ensure safe, high‑quality care.

• You will work with patients who have complex needs, helping to assess, treat and support them.
• You will use your specialist knowledge and training to make decisions and plan care independently.
• You will work closely with other healthcare staff to make sure patients get the best care and leave hospital safely.
• You will help train and support other team members and students.
• You will take part in audits and help improve how the service works.
• You will communicate clearly with patients, carers and staff, and use equipment safely and correctly.

• The role is the main contact for GP practices and hospital staff who need help with questions or problems about patient care between primary and secondary services.
• It involves handling queries, concerns and complaints, making sure they are recorded properly and responded to in a clear and helpful way.
• The postholder builds good working relationships with GPs, hospital teams and other staff, using strong communication and listening skills.
• They help solve problems, including complex or sensitive issues, and support staff to fix any difficulties in patient pathways.
• The role includes organising meetings and training, keeping records up to date, and managing daily tasks independently in a busy and changing environment.
• The postholder is expected to work professionally, follow Trust policies, and act as a positive role model for the Trust’s values. 

• The role supports the hospital’s laboratory service by helping with everyday tasks that keep tests running smoothly.
• You will handle patient samples, label them, enter details on the computer and prepare them for testing.
• You will work with different teams in Pathology and may move between the department’s three laboratory sites.
• You will follow written and verbal instructions, keep good records and help look after equipment and supplies.
• You will take part in out-of-hours shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends, once trained.
• You must follow safety rules at all times and help keep the working area clean and well organised.