Job summary
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking Anaesthetic and ICM Trust registrars to join our rapidly expanding ACSA-accredited Anaesthetic and Critical Care department. It is anticipated that the post holder will have a minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience, including basic competency in ICM. These posts are available from 04/02/2026 for a Fixed Term of 12 months.The post is designed to give invaluable experience especially in Intensive Care and Obstetric Anaesthesia and the programme can be arranged to suit the requirements of the applicant. It would be suitable for those aiming to 'top-up' skills and knowledge prior to commencing Specialty Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a split site NHS Trust which provides anaesthetic and critical care services at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The successful applicants will be expected to work across both sites for daytime activity, although out-of-hours work will be based at either site for the duration of the 12-month post.
These are replacement posts which have been created to meet the increasing demands upon the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department in recent years and to accommodate a 1:10 person out-of-hours rota.Applicants must hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.We anticipate these to be a popular posts, therefore applicants are encouraged to apply early as this vacancy may close sooner than the advertised end date.
Main duties of the job
The department provides clinical anaesthesia and intensive care services for all the surgical specialties to be expected in a large district general hospital. Programmes can be developed to suit individual requirements. Trust Doctors can continue with preparation for the FRCA examination, if necessary. Attendance at FRCA teaching can be supported where possible.
Successful candidates with the fellowship can expect to contribute to the teaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues. There is an academic half day each month when no elective surgery takes place; these feature audit presentations, clinical governance, presentations by visiting lecturers and meetings with other departments.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
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 2 years' full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.
- Current ALS certification
- Final FRCA (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice in the UK
Desirable
- Any other higher training preferable.
- APLS (or equivalent)
- ATLS (or equivalent)
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
- Diploma in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Desirable to have some UK experience
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
- Proficient 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
- Research experience
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
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 2 years' full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.
- Current ALS certification
- Final FRCA (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice in the UK
Desirable
- Any other higher training preferable.
- APLS (or equivalent)
- ATLS (or equivalent)
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
- Diploma in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Desirable to have some UK experience
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
- Proficient 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
- Research experience
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel to and between sites
Trust 'CARE' Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Enable - 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.
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).
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