Job summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for high-calibre and highly skilled candidates to join the anaesthetic team within University Hospitals of Derby & Burton.
We are seeking to appoint 2 Specialist Anaesthetist (Specialist Doctor 2021 grade) with an interest and experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia to join our progressive Obstetric Anaesthetic team.
The roles present the suitable applicants with an opportunity to join a bright and dynamic Department of over 160 anaesthetists across the Trust, and you will be mentored and supported to flourish in your career.
Main duties of the job
The 2 posts are to be initially based at the Royal Derby Hospital but cross-site working at other Hospitals within UHDB is possible and would be supported and encouraged. The main area of working would be in Obstetric anaesthesia but remaining sessions would be delivered in non-Obstetric theatre lists to fulfil departmental need whilst being supportive of candidates' non-Obstetric interests.
As experienced and senior members of the anaesthetic team, involvement in managerial aspects and roles within the anaesthetic department will be encouraged and supported.
Example job plans are included within the advert job description.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application, and be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience in all aspects of anaesthesia and have:
Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualificationMinimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesiaMinimum 3 years recent experience in Obstetric anaesthesiaPrevious experience working in the NHS.
The Trust is an equal opportunities Employer and operates Employee Friendly Policies, including Job Share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practice at time of application, and be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience in all aspects of anaesthesia and have:
Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualificationMinimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesiaMinimum 3 years recent experience in Obstetric anaesthesiaPrevious experience working in the NHS.
The Trust is an equal opportunities Employer and operates Employee Friendly Policies, including Job Share.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBBCh or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College
- Postgraduate Qualification in anaesthesia or associated discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in Obstetrics anaesthesia
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Management
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and or team working
Teaching
Essential
- Critically assesses learning requirements for self and others
- Meets the requirements of a sessional supervisor as defined by the RCoA
Desirable
- Plans and provides effective teaching and training activities
- Meets the requirements of a clinical/ educational supervisor, as defined by the GMC
- Formal educational qualification
- Life support instructor.
Research and Audit
Desirable
- Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBBCh or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
- Membership examination with the relevant UK Royal College
- Postgraduate Qualification in anaesthesia or associated discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
- Minimum 3 years recent experience in Obstetrics anaesthesia
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Management
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and or team working
Teaching
Essential
- Critically assesses learning requirements for self and others
- Meets the requirements of a sessional supervisor as defined by the RCoA
Desirable
- Plans and provides effective teaching and training activities
- Meets the requirements of a clinical/ educational supervisor, as defined by the GMC
- Formal educational qualification
- Life support instructor.
Research and Audit
Desirable
- Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research
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
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).
