Job summary
The department of anaesthetics works across the Trust, although all Consultants have a site base for their on-call.
There is an expectation that all anaesthetists will be willing and able to work sessions in both hospitals to enable all to maintain a full range of anaesthetic skills. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work at West Cumberland Hospital one day per fortnight.
The case mix and anaesthetic on-calls are different at both sites and consequently are described separately
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetic department provides a service for elective and emergency surgery, intensive and high dependency care, maternity, acute and chronic pain, pre-assessment and resuscitation described in more detail below.
The Anaesthetic department currently works a flexible rota. Areas of clinical interest, in terms of clinical theatre sessions, can be agreed and fixed within job planning. Fixed days of working may be discussed with the clinical director through the Trust's Flexible working policy.
Theatres
The Anaesthetic department at CIC provides Anaesthetic services for elective surgery in 6 inpatient, and 3 day surgery theatres, as well as a separate "NCEPOD" theatre and obstetric theatre. Post Covid, we have widened the use day case theatres with flexibility for in patients.
In terms of emergency cover, the department provides Anaesthetic services for 24/7 emergency operating theatre and obstetrics. On occasion, there is requirement to work in support of ICU colleagues, such as facilitating inter-hospital transfer.
The Clinical Director for Anaesthetics is Dr Geetanjali Verma.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
- Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD in intensive care
- On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Personal circumstances
Essential
- See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
- Able to participate in on- call and emergency cover.
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
- Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
- Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD in intensive care
- On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise workload efficiently
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
Desirable
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Personal circumstances
Essential
- See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
- Able to participate in on- call and emergency cover.
- Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital
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).
