Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Core Trainee 3-Equivalent Trust Post in Anaesthesia

The closing date is 22 June 2025

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our trainees in the provision of daytime anaesthesia in a supervised capacity. Training and supervision will be provided in a manner similar to our existing trainees and will take into account the candidate's educational requirements. In addition, the successful candidate would partake in the senior anaesthetic trainee or obstetric trainee on-call rota, alongside ST3 and CT-level anaesthetic trainees.

Main duties of the job

Partake in the day-to-day running of operating lists in all specialties, under both direct and indirect supervision.

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of anaesthesia for on-call and elective daytime surgery.

To share with colleagues, responsibility for the Obstetric and Senior Anaesthetic Trainee on-call rota.

To cover the Critical Care Unit to intermediate training standards.

To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Medical Education (CME).

To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

To attend Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust meetings as appropriate.

Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of- hours responsibilities.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals' NHS Trust (RCHT) is part of the Cornwall Healthcare Community, working in partnership with other local Trusts to deliver high quality healthcare services across the county. The Trust has close links to medical specialist services in the South West Peninsula and beyond. Serving a widespread local population, as well as thousands of visitors to Cornwall each year, poses a number of unique healthcare challenges. The Trust provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 400,000, has a higher proportion of elderly people than the national average. RCHT comprises four hospitals: The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance and St Michael's in Hayle and our new day surgery facility at St Austell.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

7212999

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR13LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Work health assessments
  • Criminal record check standards
  • Right to work checks

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary FRCA MCQ exam pass and application for Primary OSCE/viva exam
  • GMC Registration with a full licence to practice..

Desirable

  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.

Experience

Essential

  • Possession of Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Possession of Initial Obstetric Anaesthesia Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Two years of Anaesthesia experience in a recognised training post as ACCS or CT-level trainee or equivalent.
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
  • oExperienced in Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
  • oSpeak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Primary FRCA MCQ exam pass and application for Primary OSCE/viva exam
  • GMC Registration with a full licence to practice..

Desirable

  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.

Experience

Essential

  • Possession of Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Possession of Initial Obstetric Anaesthesia Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Two years of Anaesthesia experience in a recognised training post as ACCS or CT-level trainee or equivalent.
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
  • oExperienced in Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients and ensuring this is embedded in clinical practice.
  • oSpeak fluent English to at least I.E.L.R.S level 7.5.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR13LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR13LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Anaesthetist - Joint colleague tutor

Dr Katharine Sprigge

Katharine.sprigge@nhs.net

01872258195

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

7212999

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR13LJ


Supporting documents

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