Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetic and Intensive Care

Job responsibilities

Daily Commitment:

Trust Doctors assist with the provision of the clinical services for elective and emergency surgical and other procedures, and related investigations, requiring general and regional anaesthesia, sedation, resuscitation, etc. They are on-call for emergencies in accordance with full shift rotas published each week in advance approximating to a 1:10 with prospective cover. 1:10 for long days (8am 9pm) and 1:10 for night duties (8pm 9am). Supervision, assistance or advice appropriate to the candidates level of experience is available at all times.

The daily commitment also includes pre-operative assessment and postoperative care,including the provision of acute pain relief.

Description of Working Pattern

The post complies with the hours limitations of the Agreement on Junior Doctors Hours. Thedepartment operates work patterns according to the expected workload. Out of hours responsibilities involve covering either the obstetric or the intensive care units and giving supervision to the Core trainees in the operating department. The Trust may require you to work at any of the hospital sites, although we avoid the need to work across two sites in 1 day wherever possible. Supervision (Immediate, Local or Distant) is provided by the starred Anaesthetic Consultant of the Day for theatres and the Duty Consultant(s) for ICU on each site. The department uses the CLWRota management system, and supervising/mentoring consultants are clearly indicated via this system during solo anaesthetic lists.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• MB,BS or equivalent Appointee would normally be expected to possess a postgraduate qualification, (or have completed a programme of training and gained sufficient relevant experience to fulfil the requirements of the job plan).
• Completed at least 3 years' full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.
• Current ALS certification

Desirable

• Any other higher training preferable.
• APLS (or equivalent)
• ATLS (or equivalent)
• Previous ALS certification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years at Core Trainee level in UK or equivalent experience in anaesthetics
• Must have ITU and Obstetric anaesthetic competencies
• Able to work at Trust Registrar level under appropriate level of supervision

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit

Desirable

• Able to use initiative
• Computing skills
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Communication skills should be highly developed e.g. competent in dictating concise informative letters
• Management training and experience

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence and access to a car

Trust Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).