Job summary
We are inviting candidates to be part of our Anaesthetic team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke.
This post is central to delivering effective patient care at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be primarily based in Basingstoke but you may be asked to attend other sites as required. The post will be involved in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of patients. The post holder would be on the resident 1st on call rota working in theatres and supporting in Critical Care.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the clinical supervisor. The clinical duties will include those normally expected of a CT2 trainee in an Anaesthetic Department of any general hospital in the United Kingdom. Resident on-call availability is required. The regular on-call commitment is 1:8 on a full shift rota. The weekend component of this rota is 1:8 long days and 1:8 nights. Prospective cover for colleagues' annual leave is required. There is potential for working more or less than this to suit individual circumstances.
Duties include being part of the 1st on call rota, when you will be covering theatres and the Critical Care Unit. Critical Care duties include handover regular ward rounds and assessment of critically unwell patients in A&E and on the wards. This is supported by a consultant in intensive care and consultant general anaesthetist, both non-resident. The majority of clinical work will be in BNHH main theatres or Day Treatment Centre, anaesthetising for a variety of surgical specialties. There is opportunity to develop confidence anaesthetising for major surgical cases or particular sub-specialties, under consultant supervision.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change:Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, searchHHFT Climate Actionor contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete.
For further information on this post please contact Dr Samantha Wilson on 01256 313461 or samantha.wilson@hhft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
All candidates applying for this post will be contacted by email once the short-listing process is complete.
For further information on this post please contact Dr Samantha Wilson on 01256 313461 or samantha.wilson@hhft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- BM or equivalent
- Licence to practice and full registration with GMC
- Basic Level Training Certificate (BLTC) in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Passed Primary FRCA
- Passed Final FRCA
- Life support course instructor
- Research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care medicine from a UK core training programme (or equivalent)
- An ability to cover Intensive Care and General Anaesthetic duties in both the elective and emergency setting
Desirable
- Worked in the UK's NHS
- Taught on life support or deteriorating patient courses (e.g. ALERT course)
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain good professional relations with others
- Manual dexterity performing clinical procedures
Desirable
Orther Specific requirements
Essential
- Physically and mentally fit with satisfactory occupational health clearence
- Able to work evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- BM or equivalent
- Licence to practice and full registration with GMC
- Basic Level Training Certificate (BLTC) in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Passed Primary FRCA
- Passed Final FRCA
- Life support course instructor
- Research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 24 months experience in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care medicine from a UK core training programme (or equivalent)
- An ability to cover Intensive Care and General Anaesthetic duties in both the elective and emergency setting
Desirable
- Worked in the UK's NHS
- Taught on life support or deteriorating patient courses (e.g. ALERT course)
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Ability
Essential
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain good professional relations with others
- Manual dexterity performing clinical procedures
Desirable
Orther Specific requirements
Essential
- Physically and mentally fit with satisfactory occupational health clearence
- Able to work evenings and weekends
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).
