Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic General Anaesthetist to join a well-established Anaesthetic Department as a Specialty Doctor. Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was one of the first waves of Foundation Hospitals, it achieved this status by consistently receiving three stars in the Government's star rating system. Since achieving Foundation status the Trust has continued to maintain its position and was rated as Excellent for Well-Led and Caring by the Care Quality Commission. We are an expanding Teaching Hospital and provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic consultant to develop their interests.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain provides anaesthetic cover for three of the Trust's sites, maintains Critical Care facilities on two of the Trust's sites and Chronic Pain Clinics on two sites. The successful applicant will join the Department's on call rota at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
The main clinical duties will include theatre sessions, critical care and obstetrics. In addition, the successful candidates will participate in the out-of-hours / emergency cover rota, complying with the Trust working time directive.There is a 1:8 on call rota , covering ITU, theatres and obstetrics depending on the demand in each area. On calls could be on any of the trust sites (Doncaster and Bassetlaw).
About us
Are you a highly motivated and enthusiastic Locum Specialty Doctor looking to join our friendly and sociable team in the Anaesthetic department? The anaesthetic service currently consists of 42 Consultants, 20 SAS doctors and 20 Trainees and covers all the areas expected from a large hospital. Medical specialties include inpatient nephrology and satellite dialysis units on 2 other sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job requires flexibility and the postholder may be required to provide cover for resuscitation, critical care, obstetric, emergency theatres and transfers, depending on the needs of the department. It is expected that the post-holder takes account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the sub-divisions when arriving at clinical decisions.
The post-holder will cover lists alone or with a Consultant Anaesthetist. If working with a Consultant, the post-holder will be supervised by, and follow the instructions of the Consultant. If working alone, the post-holder will seek the guidance of the duty Consultant when clinically indicated. The post-holder may also cover lists alongside other anaesthetic doctors, including trainees.
This post offers opportunities in either education or quality improvement. It is expected that during the post, the theoretical and practical application of the chosen specialty is explored; active involvement in the wider activity of the department is strongly encouraged and will be supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job requires flexibility and the postholder may be required to provide cover for resuscitation, critical care, obstetric, emergency theatres and transfers, depending on the needs of the department. It is expected that the post-holder takes account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the sub-divisions when arriving at clinical decisions.
The post-holder will cover lists alone or with a Consultant Anaesthetist. If working with a Consultant, the post-holder will be supervised by, and follow the instructions of the Consultant. If working alone, the post-holder will seek the guidance of the duty Consultant when clinically indicated. The post-holder may also cover lists alongside other anaesthetic doctors, including trainees.
This post offers opportunities in either education or quality improvement. It is expected that during the post, the theoretical and practical application of the chosen specialty is explored; active involvement in the wider activity of the department is strongly encouraged and will be supported.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies(evidence of CT2 and above competencies)
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within anaesthesia and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff where appropriate
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or equivalent experience and competencies(evidence of CT2 and above competencies)
- Must have or be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council at time of appointment and continue to hold a License to Practise.
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the role
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within anaesthesia and the future direction of the specialty
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff where appropriate
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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).
