Job summary
An exciting training opportunity has arisen within the Anaesthesia and Operating Services (AOS) Directorate, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for 2 Anaesthesia Associate Trainees.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and professional individuals, to undertake this fantastic opportunity. You will have a passion for anaesthesia and healthcare and will be focused on delivering, safe and excellent perioperative care. The course is a 27-month training programme. Academically, the course is ran in conjunction with the University of Birmingham (distance learning Dip HE Anaesthesia Associate course). The practical and training aspects of the course will be delivered across the two main STH sites (The Royal Hallamshire and Northern General Hospitals).
You will be joining one of the pioneers and strong advocates of the AA (formerly Physicians' Assistant (Anaesthesia) role. STH currently has 10 AA's throughout the trust. The successful applicants will be joining a well-established, dynamic team who are leaders nationally in developing the advancement of the AA role. STH has achieved this status by implementing a rigorous and exemplary extended competencies package.
STH have some of the most varied job roles for AA's in the United Kingdom. As one of the largest trusts within the UK and a major trauma centre, you will be exposed to a wide variety of surgical specialties and the complex patients that present to STH.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
To work with the anaesthetic consultant body; to undertake theoretical and practical learning in line with the University of Birmingham AA curriculum and any specific STH local directed teaching in line with national and local guidance, policies and procedures.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
To provide high quality patient services and anaesthetic support to the Operating Services, Critical Care & Anaesthesia Directorate.
About us
The Care Group manages 58 operating theatres, across the trust plus the theatre admission unit on the central campus, as well as recovery units and pre-operative assessment clinics across the Group.
The Directorates of Anaesthesia has 95 Consultant Anaesthetist and 86 trainee anaesthetists who provide care across most areas of the trust in the care of the ill patient. Also within Anaesthesia are the Acute and Chronic pain services
There are two critical care units, one at the northern campus with 36 beds, and the second based on the central campus with 18 beds with both units supported with outreach services.
The Care Group is structured to ensure the professional, governance, business, operational and financial objectives are met. The Group also supports a well-organised undergraduate and post-graduate multi-disciplinary teaching / training programme.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 27 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TAAs will assume an increasing range of responsibilities during the course of their training as their competency and skill base increases and will include the following. This list is not exclusive:
- To work as a member of the anaesthetic team.
- To work competently under appropriate supervision
- Pre-operative assessment of patients
- Consenting a patient for anaesthesia
- Collects and evaluates patient information
- Preparation of environment for anaesthesia
- Implementation of anaesthetic care plan under appropriate supervision
- Insertion of peripheral cannula
- Induction and reversal of anaesthesia
- Conduct spinal anaesthesia
- Conduct insertion of arterial line
- Conduct insertion of central venous catheterisation
- Conduction ultrasound guided regional techniques
- Maintenance of anaesthesia
- Positioning of patients
- Administration of medicine
- Administration of fluids
- Postoperative assessment
- Documentation of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 27 months due to this being an apprenticeship/training programme. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TAAs will assume an increasing range of responsibilities during the course of their training as their competency and skill base increases and will include the following. This list is not exclusive:
- To work as a member of the anaesthetic team.
- To work competently under appropriate supervision
- Pre-operative assessment of patients
- Consenting a patient for anaesthesia
- Collects and evaluates patient information
- Preparation of environment for anaesthesia
- Implementation of anaesthetic care plan under appropriate supervision
- Insertion of peripheral cannula
- Induction and reversal of anaesthesia
- Conduct spinal anaesthesia
- Conduct insertion of arterial line
- Conduct insertion of central venous catheterisation
- Conduction ultrasound guided regional techniques
- Maintenance of anaesthesia
- Positioning of patients
- Administration of medicine
- Administration of fluids
- Postoperative assessment
- Documentation of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical or Science degree, preferably second class Honours degree or higher, recent graduate or some evidence of recent consolidation of knowledge Or Registered healthcare professional e.g. nurses (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioners (HPC) with extensive post qualification work in a relevant area.
Desirable
- A level chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of direct working with members of the public
- Evidence of previous working within a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Further Training
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken English. Legible handwriting Good computer skills
- Demonstrates consistent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach
- Understands purpose and process of the training programme.
- Understands the limitations of the AA role
- Understands basic principles of research, literature searching, appraisal and reviewing evidence.
- Ability to attend regional and national learning events and exams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and practices.
- Experience of leadership.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to a career in healthcare
- Able to work autonomously and prioritise workload accordingly
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Functions successfully under pressure.
- Has initiative, enthusiasm and demonstrates common sense.
- Able to work effectively within, and when necessary lead a team
- Able to exercise and maintain patient confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Able to deal with conflict, and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/distressing and emotional circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Biomedical or Science degree, preferably second class Honours degree or higher, recent graduate or some evidence of recent consolidation of knowledge Or Registered healthcare professional e.g. nurses (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioners (HPC) with extensive post qualification work in a relevant area.
Desirable
- A level chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of direct working with members of the public
- Evidence of previous working within a team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health care setting
Further Training
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken English. Legible handwriting Good computer skills
- Demonstrates consistent problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach
- Understands purpose and process of the training programme.
- Understands the limitations of the AA role
- Understands basic principles of research, literature searching, appraisal and reviewing evidence.
- Ability to attend regional and national learning events and exams.
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK healthcare systems and practices.
- Experience of leadership.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to a career in healthcare
- Able to work autonomously and prioritise workload accordingly
- Be flexible and adaptable
- Functions successfully under pressure.
- Has initiative, enthusiasm and demonstrates common sense.
- Able to work effectively within, and when necessary lead a team
- Able to exercise and maintain patient confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Able to deal with conflict, and frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions/distressing and emotional circumstances.
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).
