Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 24 September 2024

Job summary

We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active eduction programme.

The successful candidates will undertake anaesthetic sessions accross a broad range of specialties including Bariatric surgery, General surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maxillo facial, Urology and Gynaecology.

The Anaesthetic departments at University Hopitals Sussex - accross all sites are extremely forward thinking and have established themselves within the research arena, with multiple presentations at national and international meetings.

St Richards Hospital is currently the largest NHS Bariatric surgery provider in the south of England.

The Hospital is located between the sea and South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to persue a variety of different interests.

Main duties of the job

St Richards has 10 main operating theatres, 3 day surgery theatres and an obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the main surgical specialities.

Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology and Accident and Emergency departments. In addition the department is resposible for the running of the acute pain services and the maintenance of obstetric analgesia.

Pre Assessment services are provided across all of or sites with Consultants providing dedicated led clinics. Cardio Pulmonary testing clinics run at Worthing.

Specialty Doctors are required to work across all specialties providing safe cover for Theatres, Delivery Suite and ITU.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£55,825 to £90,000 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWSRHSDANAE-334

Job locations

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further details and information of the main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification for further details and information of the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
oFRCA

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
oFRCA

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

oResearch experience
oPublications
oPrizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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

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).