Job summary
The post is for a Speciality doctor in anaesthetics who in conjunction with 91 Consultants, 9 Specialist doctors, 21 Speciality doctors and 7 SAS doctors will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Routine work to actively engage and participate in the delivery of a safe and effective Anaesthetic Service at the University Hospital of North Midlands (Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital).
Your role will include out of hours work on any of the rotas that you are deemed competent to provide cover for with a frequency of 1:8.
To actively participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities in the department.
To actively participate in teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic trainees and medical students from Keele Medical School.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, robust service and will have a wide knowledge in all aspects of anaesthesia. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
A flexible approach will be required to work for our Trust, due to multiple site working as UHNM covers Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, robust service and will have a wide knowledge in all aspects of anaesthesia. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
A flexible approach will be required to work for our Trust, due to multiple site working as UHNM covers Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Completed at least 2 years as full time anaesthetist after the primary medical qualification
- Ability to provide safe and effective immediate care for critically ill patients of all ages
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Current ALS certification
- APLS/ATLS or equivalent
GMC
Essential
Academic Achievements, Research & Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals
- Previous research experience - MD, PhD etc
Managment & Administration Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Previous possession of leadership/management roles
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Be able to independently provide safe and effective anaesthetic cover for all surgical specialities
Desirable
- Advanced Training or Fellowship
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- Completed at least 2 years as full time anaesthetist after the primary medical qualification
- Ability to provide safe and effective immediate care for critically ill patients of all ages
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Current ALS certification
- APLS/ATLS or equivalent
GMC
Essential
Academic Achievements, Research & Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Experience of and commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals
- Previous research experience - MD, PhD etc
Managment & Administration Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Previous possession of leadership/management roles
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Be able to independently provide safe and effective anaesthetic cover for all surgical specialities
Desirable
- Advanced Training or Fellowship
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
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).
