Job summary
This appointment is in Anaesthesia at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust based at Grantham Hospital, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations or outreach district general hospital clinics. The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post.
Main duties of the job
Appointees will have duties providing anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities, and be expected to provide out of hours service to the Critical Care Unit including transferring critically ill patients to other hospitals. The appointee will also be expected, in conjunction with his / her colleagues, to take part in a comprehensive General Anaesthetic service at Grantham Hospital and provide, on a reciprocal basis, cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
He/she will be responsible to the Lead Clinician in Anaesthesia.
He/she will be expected to be involved in the education of nursing and midwifery staff, Operating Department Practitioners and other allied clinical professions as appropriate.
He/she will be required to play an active part in the robust clinical audit programme in operation within the Department, attending Clinical Audit meetings and taking part in regional and national audits. He/she will be required to report all critical incidents and attend and support the Departmental Critical Incident Report, Morbidity & Mortality and Anaesthetic Departmental Team meetings.
The appointee will have continuing responsibility for patients in his / her care and for the proper functioning of the department.
About us
The terms and conditions of employment will be determined by the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment. These are generally in line with the relevant provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) and General Whitley Council Terms and Conditions of Service, as amended from time to time. Copies of these can be seen in the Personnel Department.
In determining salary for the post, the Trust will pay no less favourable rates than those paid to NHS Specialty Medical and Dental Staff. If, in the future, the Trust establishes alternative negotiating arrangements you will be notified of those arrangements, and thereafter any agreements thus reached will form part of your Contract of Employment.
The post holder shall have medical clearance arranged by the Trust before taking up employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
Week 6
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Zero Hours
Week 7
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Week 8
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Week 1
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Week 2
SPA 8-12
SPA 8-12
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Week 3
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Week 4
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
SPA 8-12
Week 5
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PLAN
Week 6
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Zero Hours
Week 7
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Week 8
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Week 1
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Week 2
SPA 8-12
SPA 8-12
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Week 3
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Week 4
Late(08:00-20:30)
Late(08:00-20:30)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Standard(08:00-18:00)
SPA 8-12
Week 5
SPA 8-12
Standard(08:00-18:00)
Zero Hours
Zero Hours
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Night(20:00-08:30)
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ALS
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oILETS
- oPLAB or PLAB exemption
- oPostgraduate qualification in anaesthesia
Desirable
- oCurrently accredited Life Support provider one or more of ALS/ATLS
Previous experience
Essential
- o2 years continuous recent experience of anaesthesia
- oExperience and competency in transfer of critically ill patient
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- ogood written and verbal English language skills and excellent general communication skills
- oDemonstrate 6 months relevant and recent experience in intensive care medicine
- oAbility to recognise limitations of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- oAbility to organise own learning and time initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ALS
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oILETS
- oPLAB or PLAB exemption
- oPostgraduate qualification in anaesthesia
Desirable
- oCurrently accredited Life Support provider one or more of ALS/ATLS
Previous experience
Essential
- o2 years continuous recent experience of anaesthesia
- oExperience and competency in transfer of critically ill patient
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- ogood written and verbal English language skills and excellent general communication skills
- oDemonstrate 6 months relevant and recent experience in intensive care medicine
- oAbility to recognise limitations of knowledge and experience
Desirable
- oAbility to organise own learning and time initiative
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).
