Job summary
This post is for a junior anaesthetist and predominantly involves working in theatres on ourEaling site and also sometimes at Northwick Park. It is essential that candidates have a minimum of 6 months' experience in anaesthesia and have evidence of achieving their Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) or equivalent.The post provides excellent training and development opportunities for a career anaesthetist who wishes to gain further experience in a busy northwest London Trust. It could also provide a route to either applying for a Specialist Training number or following an alternative path, such as the CESR route. The department has an excellent reputation fortraining, supporting trainees taking FRCA exams and applying for training numbers.
The anaesthetic department has also recently set up its own CESR programme.The department covers 3 sites - Northwick Park, Ealing and Central Middlesex Hospitals.Although duties of this post will primarily be based in theatre on the Ealing site (including mostoncalls) there will also be the opportunity to sometimes work on the Northwick Park site, withopportunities to gain anaesthetic experience across a wider range of surgical specialties (incl ENT, vascular and colorectal). The post-holder will provide resident on-call on a 1:8 basis (with prospective cover for both annual and study leave), predominantly on the Ealing site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must:- Know when to ask for help, whom to ask for help, and not act beyond the level of his/her own competence. There is always an anaesthetic middle grade onsite and also a supervising consultant/duty consultant for guidance and assistance- Effect detailed hand-over at the end of a duty shift- In the event of a list cancellation or early finish, be available on site for possible reassignment to other lists.OBJECTIVESEnsure familiarity and compliance with:- Corporate policies and procedures (available for viewing on the Trust intranet)- Workplace policies and procedures- Quality improvement measures- Patient safety initiatives- Theater efficiency initiativesParticipate in:- Continuous professional development (CPD)- Clinical governance- Critical incident reporting- Mandatory in-house training- Teaching- Assessments appropriate to training/CPDLOCATION OF DUTIESDuties will be primarily based on Ealing and Northwick Park sites.The post holder should be prepared to perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. Commitments arising in such circumstances are however exceptional and the post holder will not be required to undertake work of this kind forprolonged periods or on a regular basis. All efforts will be made to ensure that work of this kind does not result in continuous hours of duty which exceed the New Deal continuous hours of duty limits.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POSTThe post holder will be expected to participate fully in the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the Trust and be accountable to the Clinical Director.
Duties will include to:- Provide anaesthesia and analgesia for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery, under the supervision of a more senior anaesthetist (Registrar/Consultant)- Undertake pre-operative assessments and provide post-operative care in recovery- Participate in the delivery of the acute pain service, with senior supervision- Communicate with their supervising Middle Grade or Consultant Anaesthetist for advice and support as required.- Provide resuscitation and trauma care with support of more senior anaesthetist- Familiarise him/ herself with their role in the Trusts Major Incident policy and departmental policiesWhen required, provide support to the intensive care team, either on ICU, in the Emergency Department or the wards, with appropriate supervision. If appropriate, they may also be required to transfer patients to another hospital.-Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where applicable with his/her colleagues both senior and junior- Attend teaching sessions and departmental meetings including Clinical Governance-Follow the General Medical Council Good Medical Practice guidance with respect to all duties (www.gmc-uk.org)
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POSTThe post holder will be expected to participate fully in the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the Trust and be accountable to the Clinical Director.
Duties will include to:- Provide anaesthesia and analgesia for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery, under the supervision of a more senior anaesthetist (Registrar/Consultant)- Undertake pre-operative assessments and provide post-operative care in recovery- Participate in the delivery of the acute pain service, with senior supervision- Communicate with their supervising Middle Grade or Consultant Anaesthetist for advice and support as required.- Provide resuscitation and trauma care with support of more senior anaesthetist- Familiarise him/ herself with their role in the Trusts Major Incident policy and departmental policiesWhen required, provide support to the intensive care team, either on ICU, in the Emergency Department or the wards, with appropriate supervision. If appropriate, they may also be required to transfer patients to another hospital.-Perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant in consultation where applicable with his/her colleagues both senior and junior- Attend teaching sessions and departmental meetings including Clinical Governance-Follow the General Medical Council Good Medical Practice guidance with respect to all duties (www.gmc-uk.org)
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Possession of basic medical qualification[eg, MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification and completion of at least one year in an internship post
- oProvision of evidence of having worked for a minimum of 6 months in the last year in anaesthesia oProvision of evidence of good standing from the applicant's local medical regulatory council. oDemonstrate knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. In the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). oEligibility for PLAB exemption. oProvision of two structured, supportive references from supervising consultants, both of whom must have worked with the applicant within the last 2 years.
- oMinimum of 6 months of anaesthetic training oInitial Assessment of Competence (IAC) or equivalent oAdvanced Life Support certification (UK or equivalent)
- oAppropriate knowledge, practical skills and attitude to independently preoperatively assess and anaesthetise ASA 1 or 2 patient having minor/moderate uncomplicated surgical procedure oAbility to identify high risk patient preoperatively oAbility and attitude to recognise a deteriorating patient and when to call for help oWorking knowledge and familiarity with commonly used anaesthetic equipment and drugs oFamiliarity with core anaesthetic national guidance, eg DAS guidelines for failed intubation
- oCoherent, diplomatic oEffectively communicates with theatre team, patients and their families
- oEnthusiasm and commitment to the specialty. oAbility to work in harmony with medical, nursing and allied health professionals. oFlexibility, punctuality and reliability. oAbility to cope with stressful situations
- GMC registration is a mandatory requirement
Desirable
- ooFurther experience in anaesthetics or intensive care or acute medical specialties
- ooAwareness of specialty developments. oIT skills including use of databases, spread sheets, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- ooDemonstrable presentation skills in educational or scientific settings.
- ooPersonable. oProject management skills.
Essential
Essential
- oUnderstanding of audit principles and commitment to its use as a tool for raising and maintaining standards.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Possession of basic medical qualification[eg, MBBS or equivalent registerable medical qualification and completion of at least one year in an internship post
- oProvision of evidence of having worked for a minimum of 6 months in the last year in anaesthesia oProvision of evidence of good standing from the applicant's local medical regulatory council. oDemonstrate knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. In the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). oEligibility for PLAB exemption. oProvision of two structured, supportive references from supervising consultants, both of whom must have worked with the applicant within the last 2 years.
- oMinimum of 6 months of anaesthetic training oInitial Assessment of Competence (IAC) or equivalent oAdvanced Life Support certification (UK or equivalent)
- oAppropriate knowledge, practical skills and attitude to independently preoperatively assess and anaesthetise ASA 1 or 2 patient having minor/moderate uncomplicated surgical procedure oAbility to identify high risk patient preoperatively oAbility and attitude to recognise a deteriorating patient and when to call for help oWorking knowledge and familiarity with commonly used anaesthetic equipment and drugs oFamiliarity with core anaesthetic national guidance, eg DAS guidelines for failed intubation
- oCoherent, diplomatic oEffectively communicates with theatre team, patients and their families
- oEnthusiasm and commitment to the specialty. oAbility to work in harmony with medical, nursing and allied health professionals. oFlexibility, punctuality and reliability. oAbility to cope with stressful situations
- GMC registration is a mandatory requirement
Desirable
- ooFurther experience in anaesthetics or intensive care or acute medical specialties
- ooAwareness of specialty developments. oIT skills including use of databases, spread sheets, Word, PowerPoint etc.
- ooDemonstrable presentation skills in educational or scientific settings.
- ooPersonable. oProject management skills.
Essential
Essential
- oUnderstanding of audit principles and commitment to its use as a tool for raising and maintaining standards.
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).
