Job summary
This post
is offered initially on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs
and 1 SPA PAs) although more PAs may be available, and less than full time
applications may be considered.
Duties
will be based initially on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites
although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on
all 3 sites. There may be an opportunity in the future to cover our Pontefract
site to provide support for the increasing
throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service on that site. From a clinical
perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas which support
provision of 24-hour Anaesthetic cover (including nights & long days).
Main duties of the job
Provision of anaesthetic care, both
acute and electively, with responsibility for the management of patients with
acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Area of work will depend on individuals skill
set and levels of competency.
On-call for obstetric anaesthesia,
intensive care, or at 2nd on-call level depending on competency.
Pre-operative assessment
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration
duties
Teaching and supervision of junior
medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit and
clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post
is offered initially on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs
and 1 SPA PAs) although more PAs may be available, and less than full time
applications may be considered.
Duties
will be based initially on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites
although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on
all 3 sites. There may be an opportunity in the future to cover our Pontefract
site to provide support for the increasing
throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service on that site. From a clinical
perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas which support
provision of 24-hour Anaesthetic cover (including nights & long days).
The main
duties of the post will include:
Provision of anaesthetic care, both
acute and electively, with responsibility for the management of patients with
acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Area of work will depend on individuals skill
set and levels of competency.
On-call for obstetric anaesthesia,
intensive care, or at 2nd on-call level depending on competency.
Pre-operative assessment
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration
duties
Teaching and supervision of junior
medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit and
clinical governance including service improvement activities
The department is keen to support
specialty doctors who wish to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility for
Specialist Registration (CESR) including facilitating rotation to nearby
tertiary centres for specialty experience, if required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post
is offered initially on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs
and 1 SPA PAs) although more PAs may be available, and less than full time
applications may be considered.
Duties
will be based initially on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites
although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on
all 3 sites. There may be an opportunity in the future to cover our Pontefract
site to provide support for the increasing
throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service on that site. From a clinical
perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas which support
provision of 24-hour Anaesthetic cover (including nights & long days).
The main
duties of the post will include:
Provision of anaesthetic care, both
acute and electively, with responsibility for the management of patients with
acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Area of work will depend on individuals skill
set and levels of competency.
On-call for obstetric anaesthesia,
intensive care, or at 2nd on-call level depending on competency.
Pre-operative assessment
Involvement in specialty and
cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
Involvement in relevant administration
duties
Teaching and supervision of junior
medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
Active involvement in audit and
clinical governance including service improvement activities
The department is keen to support
specialty doctors who wish to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility for
Specialist Registration (CESR) including facilitating rotation to nearby
tertiary centres for specialty experience, if required.
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- ATLS, ALS,APLS or PALS certification
- Higher qualification e.g. FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics and experience of Obstetric anaesthesia on-call
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Clinical research and development
Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills.
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
Desirable
- Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
- ATLS, ALS,APLS or PALS certification
- Higher qualification e.g. FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics and experience of Obstetric anaesthesia on-call
Desirable
- Experience of teaching clinical skills
- Clinical research and development
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).
