Job summary
The post is for 10.25 PAs which consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1PA for on call and 0.25PA for ECMO service. The post holder will be part of the cardiac on-call rota (1 in 7, class A). The post holder will be expected to take part in lists allocated to cardiac surgery, cardiac interventional catheter procedures, cardiac radiology imaging and other general paediatric anaesthesia lists.
The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow pre- and post-op clinical activity. The cardiac surgical lists in the main cardiac theatre are allocated 1.5 PAs for each session. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PAs core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to provide perioperative anaesthetic care to patients with congenital heart disease having elective and urgent cardiac surgical procedures with and without cardiopulmonary bypass; cardiac diagnostic and interventional catheter procedures; cardiac radiological imaging; children needing essential procedures like long term vascular access, long term enteral feeding and other procedures needed for ongoing clinical care of these patients. The successful candidate will be expected to provide support to general anaesthesia consultant colleagues in caring for children with congenital heart disease having various non cardiac surgical and diagnostic procedures.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main job description and main responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main job description and main responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- -Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- -Primary medical degree
Desirable
- -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
- -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- -Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Minimum of 6 years in a recognised anaesthetic training post
- -6 months experience in a tertiary paediatric centre including exposure to anaesthetic care of neonates.
- -Previous exposure to paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
Desirable
- -1-year advanced level training in paediatric anaesthesia at a tertiary paediatric hospital
- -1 year fellowship in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
Skills
Essential
- -Teaching skills and experience
- -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- -Oral and written communication skills in English
- -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- -Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
Desirable
- -Evidence of personal CPD involvement in appropriate research, Audit, and quality improvement
- -Formal qualification in medical education
- -Presentations at regional, national and international meetings
- -Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- -Evidence of meeting the GMC requirements to be an Educational Supervisor
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- -Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- -Primary medical degree
Desirable
- -Higher Degree e.g. MSc
- -DCH, DCCH, MBA or other relevant diplomas
- -Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- -Minimum of 6 years in a recognised anaesthetic training post
- -6 months experience in a tertiary paediatric centre including exposure to anaesthetic care of neonates.
- -Previous exposure to paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
Desirable
- -1-year advanced level training in paediatric anaesthesia at a tertiary paediatric hospital
- -1 year fellowship in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia.
Skills
Essential
- -Teaching skills and experience
- -Ability to supervise the clinical work of doctors in training and other staff
- -Oral and written communication skills in English
- -Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload and that of others.
- -Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation. Ability to relate to patients and carers from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns.
Desirable
- -Evidence of personal CPD involvement in appropriate research, Audit, and quality improvement
- -Formal qualification in medical education
- -Presentations at regional, national and international meetings
- -Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- -Evidence of meeting the GMC requirements to be an Educational Supervisor
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Institute in the Park, Eaton Road,
Liverpool
L14 5AB
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
