Job summary
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Post: International Training Fellowship in Anaesthesia, Critical care and Pain Management
Directorate: Surgery, Critical and Planned Care
Contract: Fixed-term for 2 years
The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is seeking to appoint an International Training Fellowship in Anaesthesia, Critical care and Pain Management to be based at the Darent Valley Hospital. This post is a full-time fixed-term contract for 2 years.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to fully participate in the training programme directed by the Director of Medical Education, which will include formal teaching sessions, directed and self-directed personal learning, structured appraisals and assessments.
About us
Working for your organisation
The Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care has received an outstanding GMC trainee survey for the year 2018 and a very good survey in 2019.
There is an excellent Postgraduate Centre at Darent Valley Hospital. This provides lecture and tutorial rooms and a dining room. Numerous meetings for Hospital Doctors and General Practitioners are held at the centre. There are regular educational sessions and meetings covering Case Presentation, Journal club, Histopathology joint meetings, General, Urological and Vascular X-ray meetings and Mammography Meetings.
We committed to the concepts of equality and diversity. You are required to fulfil your responsibilities under this policy and to ensure that no individual receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, creed, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, HIV status, age, social background, trade union membership or non-membership and is not placed at a disadvantage by requirements or conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
We offer a great opportunity to gain experience, in a location that's just 24 minutes by train from Central London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will need to have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice to be considered for this role and have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience. Computer literacy and a good standard of written and spoken English are both essential.
The MTI doctors will be covering ITU, Obstetrics and general anaesthesia on a rotation working a shift pattern with ST3s and Specialist Registrars. The main commitment will be taking a lead in the specialist area on a rotational basis, the cardiac arrest team and in emergencies to support the ST1/2 whilst on-call.
When on-call the MTI doctors are responsible for the management of the patients in ITU and obstetric patients when covering the labour ward. They will be expected to support the ST1/2 in the management of general anaesthesia under the supervision of the ITU Consultant and duty consultant for out of hours. He/she will be a member of the Cardiac Arrest and Trauma Team.
The MTI doctors are expected to participate in the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing elective or emergency surgery and to attend theatre sessions as indicated on the weekly rota.
After initial induction and settling in period, it is expected that MTIs will work cross-site at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Marys Sidcup.
The post-holder may have to undertake additional duties in exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.
Informal visits Prospective candidates are invited to visit the Trust by arrangement with: -
- Dr Sarvesh Zope
Consultant anaesthetist
Darent Valley hospital
01322428100 Ext 8648
Email: sarvesh.zope@nhs.net
- Dr Sanjay Parmar
Consultant Anaesthetist
Darent Valley hospital
01322428100 Ext 8648
Email: sanjay.parmar1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will need to have full GMC Registration with a licence to practice to be considered for this role and have completed foundation training or have equivalent experience. Computer literacy and a good standard of written and spoken English are both essential.
The MTI doctors will be covering ITU, Obstetrics and general anaesthesia on a rotation working a shift pattern with ST3s and Specialist Registrars. The main commitment will be taking a lead in the specialist area on a rotational basis, the cardiac arrest team and in emergencies to support the ST1/2 whilst on-call.
When on-call the MTI doctors are responsible for the management of the patients in ITU and obstetric patients when covering the labour ward. They will be expected to support the ST1/2 in the management of general anaesthesia under the supervision of the ITU Consultant and duty consultant for out of hours. He/she will be a member of the Cardiac Arrest and Trauma Team.
The MTI doctors are expected to participate in the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing elective or emergency surgery and to attend theatre sessions as indicated on the weekly rota.
After initial induction and settling in period, it is expected that MTIs will work cross-site at Darent Valley Hospital and Queen Marys Sidcup.
The post-holder may have to undertake additional duties in exceptional and unforeseen circumstances.
Informal visits Prospective candidates are invited to visit the Trust by arrangement with: -
- Dr Sarvesh Zope
Consultant anaesthetist
Darent Valley hospital
01322428100 Ext 8648
Email: sarvesh.zope@nhs.net
- Dr Sanjay Parmar
Consultant Anaesthetist
Darent Valley hospital
01322428100 Ext 8648
Email: sanjay.parmar1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
Training and experience
Essential
- 3 year experience in anaesthesia
- An understanding of UK health system.
Desirable
- 6 months experience in intensive care
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, Nursing and Administration staff
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Innovative team player who can accomplish clinical projects in liaison with fellow professional
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of continuing medical Education and personal and professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
- Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
Training and experience
Essential
- 3 year experience in anaesthesia
- An understanding of UK health system.
Desirable
- 6 months experience in intensive care
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, Nursing and Administration staff
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Good leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Innovative team player who can accomplish clinical projects in liaison with fellow professional
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of continuing medical Education and personal and professional development
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).
