Job summary
Have you always wanted to be part of a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking team? Are you looking forward to achieving the work-life balance you have always dreamed of whilst delivering high quality patient care?
If the answer to both questions is yes, please come and join the Anaesthetics team at Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospital sites.
We are seeking to appoint (x2) Specialist Grade Doctors in Anaesthesia. The jobs are full time posts comprising 10 Programmed Activities (10PAs).
Main duties of the job
These posts are based at Wexham Park and Heatherwood Hospitals. We are keen to foster individual interests within Anaesthesia and will encourage continued development with a job planning review and appraisal.
With the introduction of the Specialist Grade in the 2021 contract, this has been seen as an opportunity to enhance our SAS team and ensure career progression is available for those who are motivated to attain the required generic capabilities.
About us
Frimley Health is a leading innovative NHS Foundation Trust serving a diverse population of over 800,000 people with a catchment area across six counties. Wexham Park Hospital is a busy DGH with a catchment population of approx. 475,000.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Acute Trusts in the South East, which became amalgamated in October 2014. The Trust was formed by the acquisition of Heatherwood and Wexham Park by Frimley Park Hospital. Frimley Park was the first Trust in the country to be rated as 'Outstanding' overall by England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals in September 2014. Wexham Park Hospital received a "Good" overall rating from the CQC in February 2015, and the Anaesthetics Department is rated as "Good".
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will be for 10 PAs with 9 DCC and 1 SPA. However successful candidates will be offered and encouraged to take up additional PAs of DCC up to a total of 12 PAs. The proposed timetable and PA allocation are indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job plans will be for 10 PAs with 9 DCC and 1 SPA. However successful candidates will be offered and encouraged to take up additional PAs of DCC up to a total of 12 PAs. The proposed timetable and PA allocation are indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC
- Minimum of 12 years of medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia in the UK.
- FRCA or equivalent post graduate qualification in anaesthesia
Desirable
- EDAIC
- ALS/APALS
- Intensive care qualifications
- EDRA
Knowledge, Skills/ Attributes
Essential
- Broad general experience in anaesthesia
- Demonstrate ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of own limitations.
- Understanding and experience of working in obstetric anaesthesia and Trauma anaesthesia
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Ultrasound Regional anaesthesia skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full GMC
- Minimum of 12 years of medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia in the UK.
- FRCA or equivalent post graduate qualification in anaesthesia
Desirable
- EDAIC
- ALS/APALS
- Intensive care qualifications
- EDRA
Knowledge, Skills/ Attributes
Essential
- Broad general experience in anaesthesia
- Demonstrate ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of own limitations.
- Understanding and experience of working in obstetric anaesthesia and Trauma anaesthesia
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation.
- Ultrasound Regional anaesthesia skills
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
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).
