Job summary
We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetists, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in the leafy Cheshire countryside near Crewe and Nantwich- a beautiful Cheshire market town.
Within thirty minutes of the hospital are innumerable pretty towns and villages to reside in, plus beautiful walking and cycling routes at your door. There are also a great number of schools in the surrounding area with high Ofsted ratings in both the Independent and State Sectors.
The successful applicants must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
This is a permanent post, and it is offered on a full-time basis; however, the Anaesthetic Department would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Main duties of the job
The post's emphasis for clinical work includes anaesthetic cover in theatres for a wide variety of surgical specialties including Orthopaedics and Trauma, Ear, Nose and Throat and General Surgery. This post also includes on-call cover for Emergency Theatres, Critical Care and Obstetric Anaesthesia.
The period of induction and assessment will see the post-holder in theatre, critical care and obstetrics. After the initial assessment the post-holder is contracted to provide the out-of-hours/emergency cover in accordance with the agreed rota. The rota is currently 3 separate 1:8 rotas and is equivalent to 12.0 programmed activities (including elective sessions).
The post-holder will cover lists alone or with a consultant anaesthetist. If working with a consultant, the post-holder will be supervised by, and follow the instructions of, the consultant. If working alone, the post-holder will seek the guidance of the duty consultant when clinically indicated.
Operating sessions are for 5 hours with the WHO checklist starting at 08:30 in the morning and 13:30 in the afternoon. It is expected list finish times are 12:45 into recovery for a morning session and 17:45 for an afternoon session. With pre-operative and post-operative visit each session is 5 hours. However, some flexibility of finish times is expected.
Providing anaesthetic cover for operating lists includes the prescription of post-operative analgesia, anti-emetics, intravenous fluids and oxygen as appropriate.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities, to increase to 12 PAs with on-call commitment after the induction period.
The post-holder is expected to take account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the sub-division when arriving at clinical decisions.
Further information regarding these posts are available on the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities, to increase to 12 PAs with on-call commitment after the induction period.
The post-holder is expected to take account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the sub-division when arriving at clinical decisions.
Further information regarding these posts are available on the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Acute care: up to date APLS/EPALS
- Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
- Compencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in emergency anaesthesia, critical care, and obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience: Significant experience in the NHS
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Fitness to Practise
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise
- Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Acute care: up to date APLS/EPALS
- Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA
Specialty specific skills related to the post
Essential
- Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
- Compencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in emergency anaesthesia, critical care, and obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience: Significant experience in the NHS
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
- Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
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).
