Job summary
Trust Doctor (CT2 Equivalent) in Anaesthesia, based at the Hammersmith Hospital for six months in the first instance, subject to satisfactory assessments. A minimum of six months prior anaesthetic experience is required for this post. The post is suitable to contribute to a CT3 equivalent/Stage 1 'top-up' year.
Hammersmith Hospital is home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre, has three large cancer treatment centres (hepatobiliary, upper GI and gynaecology) and a specialist cardiac service with a 24/7 primary angioplasty centre, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. In addition, it covers a broad range of other surgical specialities including endocrine, urology, obstetrics and infertility.
Hammersmith Hospital is famous for its research achievements and has a large community of Imperial College London postgraduate medical students and researchers.
Main duties of the job
General elective anaesthetic care
Theatre list allocations change on a weekly basis which will allow the post holder to experience all of the anaesthetic subspecialties on offer at the Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision. Over 80% of Hammersmith operating lists are designated consultant-delivered training lists.
General anaesthetic duties include preoperative assessment, intra-operative care and post-operative management of theatre cases.
In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover cardiac arrests and the acute pain service when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover, and is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and the 2016 junior doctor contract.
Whilst on call the post holder is expected to be proactive and liaise effectively with the emergency theatre sister, anaesthetic registrar and relevant surgical specialities to prioritise the emergency workload and facilitate the timely management of any emergency theatre bookings. They are expected to respect other team members' roles and to work constructively within the anaesthetic and theatre teams. They are expected to respond promptly and politely when called for assistance.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities
Specialities on Hammersmith site: renal (incl transplantation) urology gynaecology incl pelvic oncology endocrine, hepatobillary upper GI & Cardiothoracics.
General responsibilities
Theatre list allocations change weekly -this allows the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.
General anaesthetic duties include pre-op assessment, intra-operative care and postoperative mgmt of theatre cases. When oncall will cover cardiac arrests & acute pain service.
Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term & condition of employment. It is a guide to assist the employee to perform their job
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities
Specialities on Hammersmith site: renal (incl transplantation) urology gynaecology incl pelvic oncology endocrine, hepatobillary upper GI & Cardiothoracics.
General responsibilities
Theatre list allocations change weekly -this allows the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.
General anaesthetic duties include pre-op assessment, intra-operative care and postoperative mgmt of theatre cases. When oncall will cover cardiac arrests & acute pain service.
Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term & condition of employment. It is a guide to assist the employee to perform their job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice:
- History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Appropriate experience documented in log book
- Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
- Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (from Royal College of Anaesthetists) or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principals of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical setting
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
- Additional teaching experience
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Experience of Audit
- Completed Audit Cycle
- Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months anaesthesia experience.
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- 12 month anaesthesia experience
- 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice:
- History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Appropriate experience documented in log book
- Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
- Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (from Royal College of Anaesthetists) or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principals of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical setting
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
- Additional teaching experience
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Experience of Audit
- Completed Audit Cycle
- Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months anaesthesia experience.
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- 12 month anaesthesia experience
- 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent
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).
