Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join the Department of Anaesthesia as aSpecialist Doctoron a12-month fixed-term contract.
This post is offered on afully flexible 10PA contract, designed to support both individual preferences and service requirements. We are committed to working collaboratively to ensure the role suits the right candidate while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Applicants should have a minimum ofsix years' experience in anaesthesiaand be confident working independently, including providing cover for elective theatre lists.
We take pride in supporting our anaesthetic team throughongoing training, professional development, and clear pathways for career progression.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide anaesthetic services for elective surgical lists across a range of specialties, working independently and flexibly within an annualised job plan. They will contribute to teaching and supervision of trainees and students, participate in departmental audit and governance, and engage in CPD and appraisal processes. The role includes supporting service development and working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient patient care. There is no on-call commitment, and the post may include cover at peripheral operating sites following induction.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive overview of the role and department, please refer to the attached Recruitment Information Pack.If youd like to discuss the opportunity further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Jennie Kerr, Clinical Director for Anaesthesia, atjennie.kerr@wvt.nhs.ukor Jenny Connaughton, General Manager, atjennifer.connaughton@wvt.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive overview of the role and department, please refer to the attached Recruitment Information Pack.If youd like to discuss the opportunity further or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Jennie Kerr, Clinical Director for Anaesthesia, atjennie.kerr@wvt.nhs.ukor Jenny Connaughton, General Manager, atjennifer.connaughton@wvt.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- oMBChB or equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oLicence to practice
- oExperience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- oCore competencies and at least 6 years' experience in General Anaesthesia at SAS grade or equivalent
- oCore competencies in Obstetric Anaesthetics
- oCore Competencies in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Three years in a recognised Anaesthesia specialty training programme
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- oPractical skills commensurate with the above
- oALS Provider
Desirable
- ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- oDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance
Academia Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- oCommitment to medical education
Desirable
- Ability to teach in clinical settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to work within a team
- oDemonstrate ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- oDemonstrate good time management skills
- oAbility to adapt and work in differing environments
- oExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and the underlying principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Advanced Management Training
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team
- oAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- oMBChB or equivalent
- oFull GMC Registration
- oLicence to practice
- oExperience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- o12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- oCore competencies and at least 6 years' experience in General Anaesthesia at SAS grade or equivalent
- oCore competencies in Obstetric Anaesthetics
- oCore Competencies in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Three years in a recognised Anaesthesia specialty training programme
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- oPractical skills commensurate with the above
- oALS Provider
Desirable
- ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS Provider
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- oDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance
Academia Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- oCommitment to medical education
Desirable
- Ability to teach in clinical settings
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAbility to work within a team
- oDemonstrate ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- oDemonstrate good time management skills
- oAbility to adapt and work in differing environments
- oExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patients.
Desirable
- Demonstrated leadership ability
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and the underlying principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Advanced Management Training
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other Requirements Specific to the Role
Essential
- oAbility to work in a team
- oAbility to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Desirable
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).
