Job summary
This post is designed to support the delivery of high-quality anaesthetic services across a busy acute Trust while offering strong educational development for doctors progressing in anaesthesia. The appointee will work as part of a well-established, supportive, consultant-led anaesthetic department with comprehensive on-site supervision, structured rota support, and a strong track record of training success.
The role is suitable for doctors who are developing competence and confidence in providing anaesthesia across a range of clinical settings, including elective and emergency theatres, labour ward, and emergency services. All Trust grade doctors are regarded as doctors in training and will be supported through structured supervision, regular appraisal, and access to educational resources.
Main duties of the job
The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of this post. The appointee is expected to:
Work independently, but within competencies at all times and seek senior support where necessary.
Work with clinical colleagues and nursing staff to ensure efficient use of Trust's resources and contribute actively to clinical governance in the department and to development of quality enhancement projects in the unit.
Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
Actively participate in the Unit's Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant Royal Colleges or specialty bodies.
Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
About us
RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
To make sure that relevant research and development are used as to the Trust policy.
The department runs active educational programmes as follows:
Weekly CPD meetings
Half day clinical governance and audit meeting - every 2 months
Yearly Airway and Perioperative Ultrasonography course, simulation-based assessments.
We expect all juniors to participate in teaching and training as per RCOA curriculum.
Yearly Appraisal is mandatory, and The College Tutor will guide you in career plan together with the individual Ed. Supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be prepared to undertake any other reasonable 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 such work for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
All efforts will be made to ensure that work of this nature does not result in continuous hours of duty that would breach the European Working Time Directive.
The appointee is also expected to:
Actively participate in the departmental teaching programme.
Actively participate in audit activities.
Pursue continuing medical education in line with Royal College and GMC guidelines, and engage in the Trust appraisal process, which will contribute towards revalidation.
Teach and train junior anaesthetists, medical students, nurses, and paramedics. This includes obtaining the appropriate training and accreditation to act as a clinical and educational supervisor.
There is a robust appraisal process conducted by the Trust, and the appointee will be able to take advantage of this on an annual basis, which will assist with ongoing professional development, goal setting, and preparation for revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder should be prepared to undertake any other reasonable 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 such work for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
All efforts will be made to ensure that work of this nature does not result in continuous hours of duty that would breach the European Working Time Directive.
The appointee is also expected to:
Actively participate in the departmental teaching programme.
Actively participate in audit activities.
Pursue continuing medical education in line with Royal College and GMC guidelines, and engage in the Trust appraisal process, which will contribute towards revalidation.
Teach and train junior anaesthetists, medical students, nurses, and paramedics. This includes obtaining the appropriate training and accreditation to act as a clinical and educational supervisor.
There is a robust appraisal process conducted by the Trust, and the appointee will be able to take advantage of this on an annual basis, which will assist with ongoing professional development, goal setting, and preparation for revalidation.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent GMC registration or eligible for full GMC registration and license to practice
- oCompetent in basic procedures in oAnaesthetics
Desirable
- oWorking towards a post graduate qualification - FRCA or equivalent
- oNHS experience
- oKnowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oCurrent GMC registration or eligible for full GMC registration and license to practice
- oCompetent in basic procedures in oAnaesthetics
Desirable
- oWorking towards a post graduate qualification - FRCA or equivalent
- oNHS experience
- oKnowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships.
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
