Job summary
This is a whole time 10 PA substantive post for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia. The post holder will be expected to cover theatre lists independently as per agreed job plan. Occasionally the specialty doctor may be called upon to partake in a 1:8 on call on the senior obstetric on call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and can be expected to evolve and change over time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to cover theatre lists independently as per agreed job plan. Occasionally the specialty doctor may be called upon to partake in a 1:8 on call on the senior obstetric on call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and can be expected to evolve and change over time.
The post will attract additional PAs (up to 2 additional PAs), this will be applicable when cover includes being part of a shift rota covering out of hours obstetrics or similar general duties on a 1:8 shift rota.
Each specialty doctor in the Trust has 1 PA allocated for SPA. SPA activity will be job planned accordingly and agreement reached on how and where such activity is undertaken. The overall job plan will be managed within the limits of the European Working Time Directive.
About us
The Department of Anaesthesia at Homerton Hospital developed as a satellite service from the Department of Anaesthesia at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in 1986. Over the years it has evolved and is now an independent department with a dynamic, young team of dedicated anaesthetists within the SWNS directorate. Good links with the Barts Health NHS Trust are maintained, with some consultants working across sites. We are the first department in the UK to gain service accreditation under the Royal College of Anaesthetists ACSA scheme in August 2014, 2018 and 2023.
The department is situated in new purpose-built accommodation, which is conveniently part of the main theatre complex and provides a large seminar room, for departmental presentations, meetings and with workstations for trainees. There is office space for consultants, with dedicated pc access fully networked to the hospital IT system. There is a PowerPoint data projection system, and overhead projection facilities. There is also a frequently updated selection of textbooks. The department has full-time secretarial support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a whole time 10 PA (with an optional extra 2 PA) substantive post for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia.
The post holder will be expected to cover theatre lists independently as per agreed job plan. Occasionally the specialty doctor may be called upon to partake in a 1:8 on call on the senior obstetric on call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and can be expected to evolve and change over time.
In time and following satisfactory review by the Clinical Lead, the post holder may be invited to support the on call non-resident general consultant on call rota over-night. In such instances, the post holder will be supervised by a consultant anaesthetist locally or distant while on call on a case-by-case basis.
The timetabled duties of the job will evolve over time, to meet the needs of the department especially will include 7 day working delivery, accordingly the post holder is expected to accept flexibility to changed program activities following mutual discussion.
The department will consider support on an individual basis, for any suitably experienced appointee, who wishes to pursue the PMETB Article 14 route to specialist registration including educational supervision and career guidance.
Participation in formal educational sessions, clinical governance, quality improvement activity will be encouraged. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake training as clinical and educational supervisors, in order to participate formally in teaching trainees and medical students.
Applicants must be able to work independently and unsupervised. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice. The appointment will be made under the terms of the 2021 SAS contract.
Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a whole time 10 PA (with an optional extra 2 PA) substantive post for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia.
The post holder will be expected to cover theatre lists independently as per agreed job plan. Occasionally the specialty doctor may be called upon to partake in a 1:8 on call on the senior obstetric on call rota. The mutually agreed job plan will reflect the flexible nature of the role and can be expected to evolve and change over time.
In time and following satisfactory review by the Clinical Lead, the post holder may be invited to support the on call non-resident general consultant on call rota over-night. In such instances, the post holder will be supervised by a consultant anaesthetist locally or distant while on call on a case-by-case basis.
The timetabled duties of the job will evolve over time, to meet the needs of the department especially will include 7 day working delivery, accordingly the post holder is expected to accept flexibility to changed program activities following mutual discussion.
The department will consider support on an individual basis, for any suitably experienced appointee, who wishes to pursue the PMETB Article 14 route to specialist registration including educational supervision and career guidance.
Participation in formal educational sessions, clinical governance, quality improvement activity will be encouraged. The post holder will be encouraged to undertake training as clinical and educational supervisors, in order to participate formally in teaching trainees and medical students.
Applicants must be able to work independently and unsupervised. Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice. The appointment will be made under the terms of the 2021 SAS contract.
Please view job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical council with a license to practise MB ChB (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Primary or Full FRCA or equivalent
Resuscitation skill
Essential
Desirable
Clinical knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years recent experience working in anaesthesia within the NHS
- Experience of working in ITU without supervision
- Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child
- Initial Assessment of competence in anaesthesia, obstetrics anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional Clinical experience/training in a specialist area outside anaesthesia
- Specialist interest in anaesthesia or critical care
Clinical governance/research
Essential
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and QIPs
Desirable
- Research methodology skills
- Current/recent publication of research and QI projects
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach medical staff, medical students and other health professionals
Desirable
- Willingness to train and provide clinical and educational supervision to others
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as approachability
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical council with a license to practise MB ChB (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Primary or Full FRCA or equivalent
Resuscitation skill
Essential
Desirable
Clinical knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years recent experience working in anaesthesia within the NHS
- Experience of working in ITU without supervision
- Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child
- Initial Assessment of competence in anaesthesia, obstetrics anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional Clinical experience/training in a specialist area outside anaesthesia
- Specialist interest in anaesthesia or critical care
Clinical governance/research
Essential
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and QIPs
Desirable
- Research methodology skills
- Current/recent publication of research and QI projects
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach medical staff, medical students and other health professionals
Desirable
- Willingness to train and provide clinical and educational supervision to others
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as approachability
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).
