Job summary
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), are inviting applications for Specialty Doctor positions (CT3+ Level) in Anaesthesia,
Intensive Care Medicine and Obstetric Anaesthesia at the Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.
A doctor appointed to this post must have full registration with the General Medical Council and have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be as a trainee in Anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
The post is for 12 months fixed term contract in the first instance but may be renewable by mutual consent.
The terms and conditions will be compliant with the Speciality Doctor Contract 2021
Main duties of the job
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM
Please see further details in main job description
About us
University Hospitals of Leicester is a large tertiary and regional centre for a number of surgical & medical specialities.
We are entering a particularly exciting time for Leicester's Hospitals; we have been given £450m by the Government to provide a host of new facilities and reconfigure services between our three main sites. Flagship projects include a new Children's Hospital, a new Maternity Hospital, a new Treatment Centre and two new Intensive Care Units. Equally importantly, we are going "paperless", with a £12m investment in our NerveCentre computer system to help our team deliver world class care.
As one of the very largest NHS Trusts in the country, our contribution to our communities goes way beyond direct health; we are the largest employer in our region, we educate and train the staff of the future, we push research boundaries and with our £1bn turnover we are an economic engine for the wider East Midlands and beyond
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU
- To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists.
- To undertake pre and post op visits.
- To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research.
- The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require.
- To fulfil clinical governance requirements.
- To undertake mandatory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU
- To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists.
- To undertake pre and post op visits.
- To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research.
- The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require.
- To fulfil clinical governance requirements.
- To undertake mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- UK Resuscitation Council ALS Course
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Medical Competence
Essential
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 3 of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia and should include at least 3 months of intensive care medicine training
- Basic level training certificate or equivalent
- RCOA basic level obstetric competency certificate or equivalent
- To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary
Desirable
- FICM basic level ICM competency or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Clarify of communication and organisation
- Good spoken and written English
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
Desirable
- UK Resuscitation Council ALS Course
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Medical Competence
Essential
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 3 of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia and should include at least 3 months of intensive care medicine training
- Basic level training certificate or equivalent
- RCOA basic level obstetric competency certificate or equivalent
- To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary
Desirable
- FICM basic level ICM competency or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Clarify of communication and organisation
- Good spoken and written English
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).
