Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Grade Doctor in Anaesthesia

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Job summary

This is a newly created post within the Anaesthetic Department at the Specialist Grade Doctor grade and will include Consultant and Middle Grade level responsibilities. The postholder must be able to work to a high level of performance, autonomy and independence.

The successful applicant will join a close-knit team that supports and delivers a modern, comprehensive anaesthetic service with compassion and professionalism with a commitment to improving our service by embracing change and innovation.

There is no on-call with this post, however in exceptional circumstances the Trust may request emergency cover for colleagues although it recognises that there is no contractual expectation of availability when the Specialist Grade Doctor has no scheduled duties. The successful applicant should have a commitment to the development of a high quality, cost effective service to the local community.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will predominately work at the Queen Victoria Hospital, but will also be capable working off site covering extra theatre sessions at the McIndoe Surgical Centre if required. These sessions have less immediate backup facilities available and will require the candidate to have the necessary experience to be confident working autonomously in a relatively remote location.

We would also expect the candidate to regularly run the emergency NCEPOD list on the monthly Monday mornings when the rest of the theatres will be empty during departmental meetings until 10am.

The duties will include giving anaesthetic services for adults and children, covering all specialties found at QVH. Though you will get support and help from fellow anaesthetists, as a Specialist Grade Doctor we would expect a similar degree of autonomy in your work as we would expect from a consultant. As such experience in difficult airway management is mandatory and the ability to be proficient in regional anaesthesia a bonus.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Date posted

14 June 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£83,945 to £95,275 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

276-6398633-JT

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the key duties and responsibilities for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the key duties and responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical degree Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
GMC Registered
Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Desirable

Full registration with the General Medical Council and on the General Medical Council Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Widespread broad-based knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia
Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical degree Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
GMC Registered
Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.

Desirable

Full registration with the General Medical Council and on the General Medical Council Specialist Register

Experience

Essential

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Widespread broad-based knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia
Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice and clinical governance

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

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

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