Job summary
Fixed-Term until 1 August 2025.
South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT Anaesthetic Department seeks Applications for a friendly team player for a Trust Grade Doctor Post at CT3/ST3
level or equivalent. You will participate in the provision
of service primarily based on the South Tyneside Hospital site with some duties
in Sunderland.
You may need to provide medical care for patients receiving Level 3
care being transferred between Trust sites and to tertiary centres.
Main duties of the job
This Post will allow you to further-develop your clinical
skills and experience in a supportive and dynamic department with a track
record for excellence in training. As a Trust Doctor you will be entitled to
study leave and the Post attracts one SPA per week. Clinical and educational
supervision will be provided, with opportunities for development in leadership
and management, quality improvement and medical education.
The Post is based over both acute sites within the Trust. The out-of-hours resident duties of this Post
will primarily be based at the six-bed Intensive Care Unit at South Tyneside
Hospital on a 1:9 rota. Some activity
will be delivered in the 16-bed Intensive Care Unit in Sunderland. Sessions in anaesthesia may also be available
if desired for doctors with a background in anaesthesia.
You
will work in a team of trainees from the Northern School of Anaesthesia &
ICM, Trust Doctors and Consultant intensivists. The Post is ideally-suited to
those that have completed CT2 training and are looking to further their skills
and experience. It is envisaged you will gain a portfolio of competences and
experiences that will enhance your future career.
You must be fully-registered with the
General Medical Council with a licence to practice. Applications from
clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primarily to provide critical care cover during daytime and overnight.
With opportunity, subject to service provision, to provide anaesthetic cover for elective Theatre lists.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primarily to provide critical care cover during daytime and overnight.
With opportunity, subject to service provision, to provide anaesthetic cover for elective Theatre lists.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
- Knows own professional/clinical limitations.
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Teaching skills.
Personal skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Caring attitude to patients.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC.
- Current ALS training or equivalent.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate training*, at least a substantial amount of which in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience and competencies.
- Sound clinical knowledge and ability to apply in the workplace.
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine.
- Able to undertake the following with distant supervision: Central venous and arterial cannulation, induction of anaesthesia, transfer of the ventilated patient.
- (*or equivalent gained part-time or flexible as set out in Schedule 1 of TCS for Specialty Trust Doctors).
Desirable
- Additional competencies or qualifications.
- Anaesthesia initial assessment of competency.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
- Knows own professional/clinical limitations.
- Ability to work with colleagues and fit in with current department.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Teaching skills.
Personal skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Supportive and tolerant.
- Caring attitude to patients.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical audit.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Desirable
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC.
- Current ALS training or equivalent.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs.
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Extensive post-graduate training*, at least a substantial amount of which in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience and competencies.
- Sound clinical knowledge and ability to apply in the workplace.
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine.
- Able to undertake the following with distant supervision: Central venous and arterial cannulation, induction of anaesthesia, transfer of the ventilated patient.
- (*or equivalent gained part-time or flexible as set out in Schedule 1 of TCS for Specialty Trust Doctors).
Desirable
- Additional competencies or qualifications.
- Anaesthesia initial assessment of competency.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE340PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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