Trust Doctor StR Higher in Anaesthesia

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

The closing date is 25 April 2025

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant. It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties maybe in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM and General theatres.

We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post, and would welcome in-person visits

Main duties of the job

Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM

Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Andrew Biffen, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Borys Topor, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Tom Bradley, CESR lead

All members of the department can be contacted via ourdepartmental secretary, on 01752 439207.

Undergraduate Medical Education

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.

About us

We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-ANA6992040

Job locations

Anaesthetic Department

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

  • Final FRCA
  • Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
  • Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical experience in complimentary specialities
  • ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
  • ATLS or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

  • Final FRCA
  • Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
  • Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties

Desirable

  • Post registration clinical experience in complimentary specialities
  • ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
  • ATLS or equivalent

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Anaesthetic Department

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

Anaesthetic Department

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

College Tutor/ Consultant Anaesthetist

Andrew Biffen

abiffen@nhs.net

01752439207

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-G3-ANA6992040

Job locations

Anaesthetic Department

Plymouth,

PL6 8DH


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