Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care Medicine

Job responsibilities

Experience in Obstetrics anaesthesia, together with Intensive Care is essential, whilst primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable.

There is an active teaching/research programme within the department and there are links with the University of East Anglia. There is an excellent purpose built training and education centre on site at the James Paget University Hospital along with a newly refurbished library and learning caf area.

This modern University Hospital is a Foundation Trust which is located in a mainly rural area, less than a mile from long sandy beaches, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads. The cathedral city of Norwich is only 40 minutes away, and is regularly voted one of the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK. There is a wide choice of good local schools and attractive house prices. The post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical clinical role within a secure and well-run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.

National Terms & Conditions apply to this post.

All applicants will be required to demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language.

Onsite single & married accommodation may be available subject to availability.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we have a high volume of applications.

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience
• Primary FRCA or equivalent

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum of five years Anaesthetic experience at Core Specialty Training level or above, or equivalent.
• Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
• Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Evidence of appropriate experience and knowledge to the level of the Primary FRCA and/or evidence of CME/CPD from the preceding two years (including appraisal)
• Experience in invasive monitoring
• Willing to participate in hospital transfers
• Experience in Critical Care Medicine
• Willingness to extend knowledge by continued education

Desirable

• Experience of committee work/project management
• Previous experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia or similar for 2 years or more

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
• Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
• Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice

Desirable

• Involvement in research projects and published papers

Key Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
• Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
• Understand when to seek assistance
• Able to support the department in a professional manner and willing to work flexibly.
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Team worker with good organisational skills and ability to make good clinical notes
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
• Experience in teaching Junior Medical Staff
• Willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching skills
• Experience in teaching Medical Students

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).