Job summary
The main daytime clinical work will comprise of the theatre sessions - both accompanied and solo and with responsibility for patients. This might be in the elective theatres or in emergency or trauma theatre. Trainees have appropriate direct or indirect supervision by the consultants.
A placement on the intensive care unit for 3 to 6 months could be expected.
The candidate would be given an opportunity to consolidate the skills in obstetric anaesthesia
On call: There are full shift rotas (EWTD compliant) for Emergency Theatre (1 in 7), ICU (1 in 6) and Obstetrics (I in 8) integrating Anaesthetic trainees, clinical fellows and Speciality Doctors on the same tier rotas. You will be expected to rotate between them all, although you may be predominantly on one.
Although this position does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval for training recognition, it offers full teaching and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be allocated a named educational supervisor to oversee their development and career and offer support in the annual Trust appraisal
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetics Department is an integral part of the Division of Medicine, Diagnostics and Clinical Support and Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services whose responsibilities cover the provision of Anaesthetic Services, High Dependency and Intensive Care, Pain Relief and Palliative care, as well as the running of Operating Theatres, Recovery and CSSD. In addition the hospital has an extra contractual Hyperbaric Chamber.
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.
About us
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.
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.
Onsite married and single accommodation is subject to availability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides Medical Services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the Secondary Care Teaching for theUEA Medical School. The Trust is forward looking and highly regarded within the Region. It became the first Foundation Trust in Norfolk/Suffolk in 2006.
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.
Onsite married and single accommodation is subject to availability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides Medical Services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the Secondary Care Teaching for theUEA Medical School. The Trust is forward looking and highly regarded within the Region. It became the first Foundation Trust in Norfolk/Suffolk in 2006.
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.
Onsite married and single accommodation is subject to availability.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- ALS, APLS, ATLS, PROMPT or equivalent experience
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
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years Anaesthetic experience at Core Specialty Training level or above, or equivalent.
- Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
- Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia & IACOA (or equivalent)
- 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 three years (including appraisal and teaching).
- 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
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- ALS, APLS, ATLS, PROMPT or equivalent experience
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
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of three years Anaesthetic experience at Core Specialty Training level or above, or equivalent.
- Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
- Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia & IACOA (or equivalent)
- 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 three years (including appraisal and teaching).
- 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
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).
