Important Visa Information
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their individual eligibility for UK work authorization directly with the employer before applying. Due to recent changes in UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa must ensure they meet the UKVI salary threshold and that the occupation is included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants should check their eligibility prior to completing an application as those not meeting the criteria will not be progressed.
Job Details
Job Title: Speciality Doctor in Anaesthesia
Company: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle
Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 per annum
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Fixed term (12 months)
Language: English
Application Deadline: 09 December 2025
Reference Number: 262-A-25-7547925
About the Role
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. An element of cross site work to the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven is anticipated. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department and will participate in the provision of services to the population of North Cumbria. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will join the current specialty doctors to provide elective anaesthesia sessions and contribute to a resident full shift rota not expected to exceed 1 in 8. Two 1:8 rotas are in place, one to support theatres and obstetrics and one to support ICU, both supported by a separate Consultant on-call. For daytime work, the successful applicant will be encouraged to work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop areas of interest. There will be the expectation of working at both hospital sites to encourage greater experience.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training including induction, provision of supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.
- Undertake personal development and mandatory training
- Participate in clinical meetings and post graduate activities in the Trust
- Work closely with other specialist teams
- Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services
- Assist in the preparation of business plans
- Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses
Clinical Governance Commitment
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:
- Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit
- Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ensuring that staff within their area of responsibility are aware of the Trust’s Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented
- Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System
- Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges
Qualifications
Essential: MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable: Relevant PG qualification
Experience Requirements
Essential:
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
>Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable:
- Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff
- Training in evidence based medicine
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines
Essential Skills
Essential:
- COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)
- USES A NON-JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self aware)
- THOROUGHNESS (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ ENTHUSIASM (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- DECISIVENESS/ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- FLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- Evidence of being successful team player
About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’: Being a clinically led organisation, Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust, A positive patient experience every time, A great place to work, Managing our money well.
Diversity and Inclusion
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Sustainability Commitment
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability initiatives within the workplace.
Employee Benefits
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
- 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working Scheme
- NHS Discounts*
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
- Excellent opportunities for development*
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international candidates specifically:
- Verify your eligibility for UK work authorization with the employer
- Prepare your CV and supporting documents demonstrating how you meet all essential criteria
- Ensure you have current UK professional registration (GMC/GDC)
- Be prepared to provide criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years
- Contact Geet Verma (Clinical Director) at [email protected] or 01228814477 with any questions about the application process or sponsorship
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Geet Verma
Title: Clinical Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01228814477
Important Notes
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Further Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
