Job summary
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint 1 Speciality Doctors in Neuroanaesthesia & Neuro Critical Care Unit . The post is being advertised for 12Programmed Activities (PAs) and the successful candidate will be expected to work across both departments and support the on-call system.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be largely providing cover to Neurotheatres during working hours Mon to Fri but they will be expected to provide resident out of hours cover on the neurotheatres or Neuro ITU rota if required. The successful candidates will have an opportunity to develop sub-speciality interest & have regular sessions in Neurotheatres. Their clinical activity will be calculated on the basis of an annualised jobplan. In addition, an average of 1 PA per week will be allocated for internal and external supporting professional activities (SPAs) related to the post e.g. audit, personal administration and continuing medical education.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-To provide anaesthetic cover for inpatient and outpatient theatre lists including associated pre- and post-operative care, maintaining highest clinical standards in anaesthetic service delivery.
- To provide resident out of hours cover on neurotheatres or neuro ITU rota if required.
- To participate in medical audit including attendance at the departmentalaudit meetings held once a month.
- To work flexibly across the Anaesthetic Department to provide anaestheticcover for theatre sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-To provide anaesthetic cover for inpatient and outpatient theatre lists including associated pre- and post-operative care, maintaining highest clinical standards in anaesthetic service delivery.
- To provide resident out of hours cover on neurotheatres or neuro ITU rota if required.
- To participate in medical audit including attendance at the departmentalaudit meetings held once a month.
- To work flexibly across the Anaesthetic Department to provide anaestheticcover for theatre sessions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English to enable good patient communication
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current clinical experience & knowledge in all aspects of Neuroanaesthesia & Neuro critical care in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience of working in iMRI environement.
- Experience of awake craniotomies
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit & research ethics.
- Evidence of personal experience of audit.
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure & principles of Clinical Governanc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable work record.
- High standards of professional probity
- Ability to work as a part of multi professional team.
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department/Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written & spoken English to enable good patient communication
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of current clinical experience & knowledge in all aspects of Neuroanaesthesia & Neuro critical care in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience of working in iMRI environement.
- Experience of awake craniotomies
Audit & Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit & research ethics.
- Evidence of personal experience of audit.
Desirable
- Publication of audit results
Management
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure & principles of Clinical Governanc
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable work record.
- High standards of professional probity
- Ability to work as a part of multi professional team.
- Willingness to adapt to the needs of the Department/Trust
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.
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.
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).
