Job summary
The Directorate of Anaesthesia is a part of Clinical & Scientific Services Managed Clinical Services. The Wythenshawe site Anaesthesia department is situated in Baguley House with an additional department at Trafford General Hospital. There are work and rest facilities for both Junior and Senior Medical staff. These include a library, seminar room, rest/refreshment room, IT facilities, laboratories and a comprehensive museum unique in the region. In addition, there is access to the main hospital, and the full facilities of Manchester Medical School and the University are close at hand.
The Directorate provides Anaesthetic Services for all forms of routine elective and emergency surgery. We provide a specialist service to all surgical specialties within the WTWA site, and also support a number of specialised clinical units, Central Delivery Unit, Critical Care Units and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit. A purpose-built Elective Treatment Centre with four theatres provides 25 short-stay beds and 15 day case beds. More recently a partnership with Trafford General Hospital has seen the opening of the Manchester Elective Orthopaedic Centre, with continuing day case surgery on the Trafford site in a full range of specialties.
Main duties of the job
Rotating between sub-specialties of general anaesthesia and obstetric anaesthesia, with potential exposure to cardiac anaesthesia & cardiac intensive care. There is the opportunity to undertake modular posting in General Intensive Care or any other speciality of personal interest (Pain Management etc.); dependent on the availability of training slots. We have a strong track record of supporting CESR applicants for their CESR application by providing desired experience/competencies and access to a helpful network of CESR champions and successful CESR Anaesthetists.
The role will combine working alongside and supporting consultant anaesthetists within theatres (general & obstetrics) along with providing an on-call anaesthetic service on a full shift basis on an EWTD-compliant rota of an average of 48 hours/week.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Significant experience in anaesthesia
- Advanced Life Support
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
Teaching/Audit
Essential
- Teaching of Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Significant experience in anaesthesia
- Advanced Life Support
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
Teaching/Audit
Essential
- Teaching of Medical Students
- Experience of Audit
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage
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).
