Anaesthetics ST4

IMPORTANT: Guidance for applications to ST4 Anaesthetics for 2026 will be uploaded before applications open.

We advise applicants to please read ALL 2026 guidances carefully to ensure they are aware of all changes to the criteria that have been made.

ST4 Interview Matrices have been updated to reflect the changes made to the 2026 Interview Matrix for ST4 Anaesthetics interviews. We advise applicants to please ensure they read the 2026 Interview Matrix and individual Scoring Matrices thoroughly to familiarise themselves with the amendments.

DOWNLOAD ST4 APPLICANT GUIDE
Applicant Guide - ST4	DOWNLOAD
DOWNLOAD RECRUITMENT DOCUMENTS

ST4 Applicant Guidance Round 2 2026 - TBC
Guidance: FAQs for Or iel
Person Specification 2026 - Anaesthetics ST4
CT3 Top-Up Form
Self-Assessment Portal Applicant Guide
2026 ST4 Self Assessment Guidance - TBC
20256 ST4 Self Assessment Criteria - TBC
2026 ST4 Portfolio Organisation Score (POS) Self-Assessment Guidance - TBC
Letter of Evidence – ST4 application to Anaesthesia

ST4 Interview Scoring Matrix 2026 - TBC
Professional Behaviour & Communication - TBC
Clinical Judgment & Decision Making - TBC
Reflective Practice - TBC
Team Working - TBC
Demonstration of GPCs - TBC
Working Under Pressure - TBC
Global Rating Score - TBC

Anaesthetics ST4 Recruitment

Specialty & Level (Type of Work)	Anaesthetics ST4
Recruitment Round	August 2026
Type of Recruitment	National
Qualifications & Professional Registration Required	See Anaesthetics ST4 Person Specification
Anticipated Start Date	Wednesday 5th August 2026
Competition Ratios	Visit Specialty Training Website
Contact Us	https://nhs-help.freshdesk.com/support/home
Application Process	See Medical Specialty Recruitment Applicant Guide 2026
Online Recruitment Portal	Oriel
National Recruitment Timetable
Advert Appears	Wednesday 19th November 2025
Apply from	Thursday 20th November 2025 (10:00am GMT)
Closing Date	Thursday 11th December 2025 (16:00pm GMT)
Self-Assessment Document Upload Window	Monday 5th January 2026 to Friday 9h January 2026
Self-Assessment Verification Scores Released	Monday 2nd February 2026
Self-Assessment Verification Window	Tuesday 3rd February 2026 to Thursday 5th February 2026 (10:00am GMT)
Invitations to Interview & Applicant Declaration	Monday 2nd March 2026
Deadline for Interview & Applicant Declaration	Thursday 5th March 2026
Interview Window	Monday 16th March 2026 to Friday 10th April 2026
Offers by	Tuesday 14th April 2026
Hold Deadline	Wedensday 22nd April 2026 (13:00pm GMT)
Upgrade Deadline	Thursday 23rd April 2026 (16:00pm GMT)

*All times are UK times (GMT/BST)

*Please look at the online interview tab for specific dates within the window*

Region	ST4 Anaesthetics*
NHS England East Midlands	TBC
NHS England East of England	TBC
NHS England Kent, Surrey & Sussex	TBC
NHS England London	TBC
NHS England North East	TBC
NHS England North West (Mersey & North Western)	TBC
NHS England South West (Peninsula & Severn)	TBC
NHS England Thames Valley	TBC
NSH England Wessex	TBC
NHS England West Midlands	TBC
NHS England Yorkshire and the Humber	TBC
NHS Education for Scotland	TBC
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency	TBC
Health Education and Improvement Wales	TBC

*Vacancy numbers are indicative only and are subject to change.

Region	Online Interview Dates 2026^†
East of England	TBC
London & KSS	TBC
North East	TBC
North West	TBC
Thames Valley	TBC
West Midlands	TBC
Northern Ireland	TBC
Scotland	TBC
Wales	TBC

For applicants being considered in England and Wales you can interview at any online interview in these regions and will be considered for all posts in these regions.

For applicants applying to Northern Ireland & Scotland you can only interview in Northern Ireland and be considered for posts in Northern Ireland and interview in Scotland and be considered for posts in in Scotland.

^†Selection Centre Dates can be subject to change and will not be on every date of the window

Eligibility Criteria, Applicant Guide and Other Recruitment Documents

Please refer to the relevant Person Specification[s] for eligibility criteria and read the immigration statement in the 2025 Specialty Training Applicant guide which will apply to doctors considering entry to programmes in this round of recruitment.
Applicant FAQ's will be answered by the Applicant Guide, if you still require assistance after referring to this please contact ANRO using the contact us page.