Job summary
Liverpool Women's Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS at ST5 level and above) for aninitial period of 12 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecologyand Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia andTheatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending onprevious experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to workunaccompanied.
Evidence of competencies will need to be captured on the lifelong learning platform.
The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia insupporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expectedin the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for theoccasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. On average 40-44 hours workedare calculated into a 12.09 PA contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied.
The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetricanaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia andTheatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending onprevious experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to workunaccompanied.
Evidence of competencies will need to be captured on the lifelong learning platform. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expectedin the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for theoccasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. On average 40-44 hours workedare calculated into a 12.09 PA contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, includingattendance at cardiac arrest calls.These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Womens Hospital Crown Street.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia andTheatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending onprevious experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to workunaccompanied.
Evidence of competencies will need to be captured on the lifelong learning platform. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expectedin the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for theoccasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. On average 40-44 hours workedare calculated into a 12.09 PA contract.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, includingattendance at cardiac arrest calls.These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Womens Hospital Crown Street.
Person Specification
Qualfications/Training/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ICM (Basic Competency)
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency
Desirable
- 4 years minimum experience in Anaesthetics.
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice
- Good Clinical Care Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
- Good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Relationships and communication with patients
- Professional behaviour and probity Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g., Rotem
Person Specification
Qualfications/Training/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ICM (Basic Competency)
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency
Desirable
- 4 years minimum experience in Anaesthetics.
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice
- Good Clinical Care Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
- Good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Relationships and communication with patients
- Professional behaviour and probity Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g., Rotem
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).
