Job summary
We are looking to appoint a specialty doctor in anaesthetics with an interest in:1. General Anaesthesia and perioperative medicine2. Trauma and Orthopaedics3. Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The jobs are full-time posts.
Main duties of the job
The post has arisen to meet the demand driven by the expansion of theatre activity andretirements.
Job Planning:
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement between the appointee and the chief of service, that sets out a specialty doctor's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a specialty doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research and education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, itincludes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, anddetails of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
Changes having budgetary or contractual implications would also need the agreement ofthe chief executive.
One half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching during which time all routinework is suspended. All staff are expected to attend except for those providing emergencycare cover and those on leave. The directorate meeting is also held at this time. It isassumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informalteaching of medical and other staff, and this is recognized as part of SupportingProfessional Activities (SPA).
CPD/ Study Leave:
All members of the department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expectedto undertake CME in line with the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD requirements.
CPD is encouraged in the department, and we support individuals looking to expand theirroles into teaching and management and to pursue CESR
On-Call Commitments:
There is no on-call commitment.
About us
Frimley Park Hospital is now a part of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust which was formed in October 2014 following the acquisition of Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS Foundation Trust by Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is now one of the biggest providers of district general hospital services in the country serving a combined population of more than 800,000 people.
Frimley Park Hospital is a busy 700 bedded district general hospital and is a tertiary referral centre for Vascular Surgery, Stroke and primary PCI. It has a large and expanding Obstetric service. There is also a large Orthopaedic Department, including Spinal Surgery, as well as a large Colorectal Surgical Unit within the surgical directorate. There is a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, complete with a helipad and a keen focus on trauma care. These reflect the Trust's objective of providing hyper acute services to the local community.
Frimley Park Hospital was the first hospital in the country to be awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the CQC under its new inspection regime.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification is attached. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the post in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification is attached. Please ensure you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the post in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Anaesthetics, Minimum 2 years in specialty.
- Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
- Familiar with contemporary postoperative pain control.
- Evidence of continuing medical education including Resuscitation training
Desirable
- Involvement in research including publications or post graduate diploma
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and clinical Risk. Experience of audit.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in English, both written and oral.
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of management and financial arrangements in the NHS
- Clear plan for continued professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- An additional higher qualification
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Anaesthetics, Minimum 2 years in specialty.
- Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
- Familiar with contemporary postoperative pain control.
- Evidence of continuing medical education including Resuscitation training
Desirable
- Involvement in research including publications or post graduate diploma
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and clinical Risk. Experience of audit.
- To be clear, fluent and articulate in English, both written and oral.
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Understanding of management and financial arrangements in the NHS
- Clear plan for continued professional development
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).
