Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. You will become part of a highly experienced and dedicated team of Consultants, Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, ST3+ and CTs providing a comprehensive quality service in this modern District General Hospital
Main duties of the job
This is a 1:8 rota covering weekends and nights in Theatres, Maternity, and Intensive Care.Outside of the on call the successful applicant will be expected to undertake solo working under the supervision of a consultant in any of the above areas
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Medical Appraisal Department Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures . In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the TrustStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides services at Stepping Hill Hospital, and other specialist centres, as well as community health services for Stockport. We are no ordinary trust. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We are an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services to the people of Stockport, as well serving the populations of East Cheshire and the High Peak in North Derbyshire. We employ over 5,000 staff and were one of the first NHS trusts in the country to achieve foundation trust status in 2004.We offer a number of specialist services and play a key partnership role with Greater Manchester, Stockport and East Cheshire. With an annual budget of around £300 million we provide healthcare for residents in Stockport, East Cheshire and North Derbyshire as well as patients we treat from other boroughs in Greater Manchester who choose our services. We are a specialist `hub` centre for emergency and high-risk general surgery, one of only four in Greater Manchester and covering the Southeast sector of our region. Our stroke services have been officially ranked as the best in England and urology and orthopaedic services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly-rated nationally.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90.
This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate Participate in clinical audit under local arrangements. Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process which will be undertaken by the Medical Appraisal Department Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust. It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice. Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as Duties of a Doctor, Good Medical Practice, & the GMC Performance Procedures . In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the TrustStockport NHS Foundation Trust provides services at Stepping Hill Hospital, and other specialist centres, as well as community health services for Stockport. We are no ordinary trust. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We are an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services to the people of Stockport, as well serving the populations of East Cheshire and the High Peak in North Derbyshire. We employ over 5,000 staff and were one of the first NHS trusts in the country to achieve foundation trust status in 2004.We offer a number of specialist services and play a key partnership role with Greater Manchester, Stockport and East Cheshire. With an annual budget of around £300 million we provide healthcare for residents in Stockport, East Cheshire and North Derbyshire as well as patients we treat from other boroughs in Greater Manchester who choose our services. We are a specialist `hub` centre for emergency and high-risk general surgery, one of only four in Greater Manchester and covering the Southeast sector of our region. Our stroke services have been officially ranked as the best in England and urology and orthopaedic services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly-rated nationally.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90.
This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- MBChB
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic training with evidence of ability to undertake solo work with close supervision
- Ability to supervise junior staff
- Minimum of 12 months of UK experience at CT3 level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and a commitment to life-long learning and continued professional development
Desirable
- Interested in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- Post Graduate qualification in medical education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- MBChB
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic training with evidence of ability to undertake solo work with close supervision
- Ability to supervise junior staff
- Minimum of 12 months of UK experience at CT3 level or equivalent
- Experience of teaching and a commitment to life-long learning and continued professional development
Desirable
- Interested in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching Experience of teaching medical and other staff
- Post Graduate qualification in medical education
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
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).
