Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust Surgery Clinical Academic Group
Trust Doctor in Anaesthetics Whipps Cross University Hospital
Anaesthetic junior post/s have become available within the department of Perioperative Medicine at Whipps Cross Hospital. These posts are funded by Barts Health and are therefore Trust Grade appointments. They attract the MN37 payscale, 1A banding supplement (50%) and London weighting. These posts may also assist successful candidates who are working towards Stage 1 RCoA competencies.
The Department of Perioperative Medicine provides anaesthesia for all surgical specialities and is involved in many exciting initiatives. The Critical Care Unit/s comprises 17 beds. There are 800 - 900 admissions per year. The maternity unit provides an engaging training environment and has 4500-5000 deliveries/year. On calls are on a 1:8 rolling rota and will be in either Emergency theatres, critical care or obstetrics.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Perioperative Medicine provides anaesthesia for all surgical specialities and is involved in many exciting initiatives. The Critical Care Unit/s comprises 17 beds. There are 800 - 900 admissions per year. The maternity unit provides an engaging training environment and has 4500-5000 deliveries/year. On calls are on a 1:8 rolling rota and will be in either Emergency theatres, critical care or obstetrics.
This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.
The post will commence on Feb 5th 2025, and will be for 6 months, with opportunity to extend further by mutual agreement.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Perioperative Medicine provides anaesthesia for all surgical specialities and is involved in many exciting initiatives. The Critical Care Unit/s comprises 17 beds. There are 800 - 900 admissions per year. The maternity unit provides an engaging training environment and has 4500-5000 deliveries/year. On calls are on a 1:8 rolling rota and will be in either Emergency theatres, critical care or obstetrics.
This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.
The post will commence on Feb 5th 2025, and will be for 6 months, with opportunity to extend further by mutual agreement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department of Perioperative Medicine provides anaesthesia for all surgical specialities and is involved in many exciting initiatives. The Critical Care Unit/s comprises 17 beds. There are 800 - 900 admissions per year. The maternity unit provides an engaging training environment and has 4500-5000 deliveries/year. On calls are on a 1:8 rolling rota and will be in either Emergency theatres, critical care or obstetrics.
This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.
The post will commence on Feb 5th 2025, and will be for 6 months, with opportunity to extend further by mutual agreement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registered with a license to practise
- ALS
Desirable
- APLS or EPLS
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Knowledge / Training Expected
Essential
- At post commencement, a minimum of 2 years Anaesthetics experience in a department recognised for training
- Or at post commencement, completion of core Anaesthetics training / ACCS Anaesthetics training
- Minimum of 3 months of Basic ICM training including out of hours on calls experience
- Completion of RCoA basic Obstetric Anaesthesia training and competencies with readiness for independent Obstetric on call
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Capacity to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership skills`
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit/ quality improvement or research activity
Desirable
- Publication in journals and presentation to learned societies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC registered with a license to practise
- ALS
Desirable
- APLS or EPLS
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Knowledge / Training Expected
Essential
- At post commencement, a minimum of 2 years Anaesthetics experience in a department recognised for training
- Or at post commencement, completion of core Anaesthetics training / ACCS Anaesthetics training
- Minimum of 3 months of Basic ICM training including out of hours on calls experience
- Completion of RCoA basic Obstetric Anaesthesia training and competencies with readiness for independent Obstetric on call
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a team
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Capacity to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership skills`
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit/ quality improvement or research activity
Desirable
- Publication in journals and presentation to learned societies
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).
