Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

These Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services

Anaesthetic services are provided for routine and emergency surgical, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ENT and Ophthalmology lists, as well as to the Accident and Emergency Department, CriticalCare Unit, Delivery Suite and Maternity unit, as well as the Acute and Chronic Pain Service.Involvement may also be required in the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child.

The post has a resident on call duties, primarily within the maternity and critical care units, although may occasionally involve resident on-call duties for the emergency list(1st on-call).

The post includes being part of a shift rota to cover out of hours services on the ICU, and maternity units, and attracts 10 + 3.5 PA's of which 1.5 are for SPA.

The post includes being part of a shift 1:8 rota, to cover out of hours services on the ITU Department and maternity unit.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:1. Participate as a member of the team of dedicated medical and nursing staff, to provide anaesthetic services as needed, across the trust2. Participate in the supervision and education of doctors in training, allocated to the department3. Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activity within the department4. Support the department in making the most efficient use of the resources available, thus be prepared to work flexibly and deputise, if appropriate, for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances5. Be available, exceptionally, for irregular commitments outside the normally rostered duties, which are essential for the safety and continuity of patient care.6. Be familiar with and comply with the principles expected by the GMC, as outlined in "Good Medical Practice". Thus, agree to maintain their professional responsibilities, including full and active participation in the trust appraisal process.

The successful candidates will need at least 2 years experience of anaesthesia and have passed basic competencies including for Obstetrics.

They will have worked recently in the NHS.

They should also have experience in working on the ICU, Maternity Unit and will be expected to run lists without direct supervision.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

  • CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
  • SAFETY that is of the highest standards
  • COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
  • SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
  • PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our achievements include:

  • Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
  • Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
  • Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-5449152-C

Job locations

Southport and Ormskirk

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Advertising date: 25th March 2024

Closing date: 12th April 2024

Shortlisting date: 15th April 2024

Proposed Interview date: week of 22nd April 2024

Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Advertising date: 25th March 2024

Closing date: 12th April 2024

Shortlisting date: 15th April 2024

Proposed Interview date: week of 22nd April 2024

Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
  • MB ChB (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Primary FRCA or Full FRCA (or equivalent)
  • BSc

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6-months recent experience of working in anaesthesia within the NHS
  • Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or demonstration of Foundation Programme competencies
  • Core training in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Basic training in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
  • Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child

Desirable

  • Clinical experience/ training in specialties other than anaesthesia and critical care

Resuscitation Skills

Essential

  • ILS/ BLS
  • ALS/ ACLS

Desirable

  • PLS / APLS
  • ATLS

Audit/Research

Essential

  • Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/or QIP(s)

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in a QI Project
  • Formal training in Research Methodology
  • Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise
  • MB ChB (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Primary FRCA or Full FRCA (or equivalent)
  • BSc

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 6-months recent experience of working in anaesthesia within the NHS
  • Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or demonstration of Foundation Programme competencies
  • Core training in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
  • Basic training in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
  • Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child

Desirable

  • Clinical experience/ training in specialties other than anaesthesia and critical care

Resuscitation Skills

Essential

  • ILS/ BLS
  • ALS/ ACLS

Desirable

  • PLS / APLS
  • ATLS

Audit/Research

Essential

  • Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/or QIP(s)

Desirable

  • Evidence of involvement in a QI Project
  • Formal training in Research Methodology
  • Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport and Ormskirk

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Southport and Ormskirk

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Lesley Enright

lesley.enright@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

01695656152

Date posted

25 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

409-5449152-C

Job locations

Southport and Ormskirk

Town Lane

Southport

PR8 6PN


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