Job summary
The
Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a clinically progressive,
high-performing organisation with a reputation for clinical excellence and
efficiency. The Trust is focused on the provision of high standards of care and
delivers strong performance against national targets. The Trust is an Associate
Teaching Hospital of the University of Sheffield and has an active research
programme delivered through local, regional, national and international
research networks and consortia. TRFT employs over 4,500 members of staff.
The Anaesthetics department currently have 30 substantive Consultant Anaesthetists, 13 Specialty Doctors and 2 Associate Specialists. The trainee establishment consists of eight core trainees, together with four intermediate and higher-level trainees all rotating from the South Yorkshire Anaesthetic Training Rotation. The department also has one Foundation Year 2 doctor on a 4-month rotation within critical care.
Non-consultant colleagues are represented in senior roles in our department and very much valued for their clinical and non-clinical experience and capabilities. Specialty doctors occupy senior roles within our department with colleagues currently working as Associate Medical Director, Trust appraisers, LNC deputy chair and undertaking the departmental lead role for clinical effectiveness and audit as examples.
Main duties of the job
We
are pleased to offer the opportunity for 2 enthusiastic anaesthetic doctors with
well-rounded training to join an existing team of 28 Consultants, 12 Speciality
Doctors and two Associate Specialists. Post 1 will be a permanent contract and Post 2 will be a fixed term post for 12 months.
The job plan for this
role will include 8.5 PA direct clinical contact including an average of 1.5
SPA per week. DCC will include providing peri-operative care for elective list
for a variety of surgical specialties and supporting the on-call rota (long days
and nights including weekends). Please see the job pack for further details.
Prospective candidates
are encouraged to visit the department for an informal tour and discussion.
For more information
about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Rosie Crofts on Tel: 01709 424550 (Anaesthetics Service Support Manager)
For informal enquiries,
please contact Rob Charles, Anaesthetic Consultant & service organiser on
Tel: 01709 428094
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Detailed Job Description
The successful candidates will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide 8.5 PA per week of clinical activity arranged as daytime and out of hours working and 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department, and the appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by their interests and the needs of the department.
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant provides cover from 0800 to 2130 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU). On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General Consultants. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time. There are currently eight Consultant Intensivists who are also Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care. We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical cover in critical care.
Anaesthetics
Each theatre session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours 20 minutes, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Some theatre lists may be all day lists.
Specialty doctors provide out of hours cover as part of a mixed rota made up of other SAS colleagues, ST trainees, senior clinical fellows and consultant colleagues. There are three resident doctors overnight, a successful applicant would be one of these, covering theatres, labour ward and ITU as a team with a consultant on call from home.
At the weekend there is a larger team in the day to cover dedicated ITU consultant ward rounds and trauma and similar cover at night.
Please see attached Job Pack for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Detailed Job Description
The successful candidates will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide 8.5 PA per week of clinical activity arranged as daytime and out of hours working and 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department, and the appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by their interests and the needs of the department.
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant provides cover from 0800 to 2130 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU). On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General Consultants. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time. There are currently eight Consultant Intensivists who are also Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care. We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical cover in critical care.
Anaesthetics
Each theatre session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours 20 minutes, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Some theatre lists may be all day lists.
Specialty doctors provide out of hours cover as part of a mixed rota made up of other SAS colleagues, ST trainees, senior clinical fellows and consultant colleagues. There are three resident doctors overnight, a successful applicant would be one of these, covering theatres, labour ward and ITU as a team with a consultant on call from home.
At the weekend there is a larger team in the day to cover dedicated ITU consultant ward rounds and trauma and similar cover at night.
Please see attached Job Pack for further information.
Person Specification
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and training to junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A qualification in teaching or instructor status relevant to anaesthesia e.g. ATLS, APLS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable amount of experience in anaesthesia commensurate with basic anaesthetic training
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Acute care: up to date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in obstetrics and/or critical care.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Trained in research methodology. Committed to evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Evidence of basic level anaesthetic competencies or evidence that they will have these at the time of taking up the post.
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Primary or Final FRCA or FFICM
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate.
- Familiarity with issues of service
Person Specification
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and training to junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A qualification in teaching or instructor status relevant to anaesthesia e.g. ATLS, APLS
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A demonstrable amount of experience in anaesthesia commensurate with basic anaesthetic training
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Ability/Skills
Essential
- Acute care: up to date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in obstetrics and/or critical care.
Research and Audit
Essential
- Trained in research methodology. Committed to evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Evidence of basic level anaesthetic competencies or evidence that they will have these at the time of taking up the post.
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree
- Primary or Final FRCA or FFICM
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate.
- Familiarity with issues of service
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).
