Job summary
This is a replacement post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). There will be scope to increase to 2.5 SPA sessions as extra roles within the department are taken on.The duties will be spread between Pain Management and Anaesthesia as outlined in the timetable below.For the Pain duties the postholder will be required to lead a Multidisciplinary Outpatient Clinic and cover a day case procedure list. The postholder will also be supported to gain expertise in the active management of intrathecal drug delivery systems. For the Anaesthetic commitments these consist of a regular working pattern (fixed days) but on these days there will be a mixture of set and flexible sessions. These will be dependent on the post holders areas of interest with sessions currently available covering Elective Orthopaedics, Gynaecology and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list
Main duties of the job
- Participate in continuing professional development and attain the required standards in CPD as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Undertake Teaching and Training
- Participate in the strengthened appraisal and job planning process
- Be involved in and aware of the Clinical Governance issues of the Trust
- Participate in clinical audit
- On call 1:16 at 3%
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
This Job Description has been approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
This Job Description has been approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Degree from a recognised University
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Desirable
- Training/experience in Intrathecal Pump management and refill
- Experience in undertaking ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
GMC Registration
Essential
- Eligible for entry in GMC specialist register (within 6 months)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualifications
- Degree from a recognised University
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST/CST
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
Desirable
- Training/experience in Intrathecal Pump management and refill
- Experience in undertaking ultrasound-guided interventional procedures.
- Ability to manage and lead the specialist unit if required
GMC Registration
Essential
- Eligible for entry in GMC specialist register (within 6 months)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
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).
