Job summary
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are looking for an experienced and dynamic anaesthetist to work as a Specialist within our hospitals. This is a new role designed for senior doctors who are competent and comfortable to work independently both in, and out of, normal daytime hours. The post has been set up to replicate the way of working of our current Consultant body, in recognition of the fact that many senior, non-Consultant, anaesthetists are already effectively working at this level. We hope that this exciting opportunity will provide the challenge, recognition and remuneration, that the successful applicant deserves.
We are a department of 60 Consultants and 16 SAS doctors and are now looking for Specialists in Anaesthesia s to join our dynamic and rapidly evolving anaesthetic team at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. A wide range of specialist interests can be accommodated including (but not limited to) simulation, obstetric anaesthesia, vascular anaesthesia, anaesthesia for major general surgery, chronic pain, regional anaesthesia, day case and also teaching and research.
Surgical services are located principally at two acute hospitals based at York and Scarborough and some elective surgery is also located at Bridlington Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of the senior anaesthetic team, providing anaesthetic services across all of the Trust's main sites- York, Scarborough and Bridlington. As a Specialist it is expected that the post-holder will undertake clinical duties independently, and act at the level of an RCoA sessional supervisor when required. The post-holder will be expected to be able to supervise and support Junior Doctors working in anaesthesia.
On-call duties
Regardless of base hospital, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-call rota for Scarborough Hospital between the hours of 1800 and 0800, 7 days per week. On-call duties as a senior anaesthetist on call in Scarborough are non-resident overnight, but require the Doctor to reside within 30 minutes of the hospital. Accommodation may be available depending on circumstances and the post-holders base hospital.
The on-call duty has the opportunity for the selection of two different patterns of working. This pattern will be dependent on the individual post-holder's wishes, capabilities and previous anaesthetic experience. We would support candidates who wish to change their pattern of working once in post (from pattern 1 to 2) to enable career progression. We will preferentially appoint candidates who are already prepared to work Pattern 2 or who are keen to work towards this. Please see the job pack for further details.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.
We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
It's our privilege to be the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites, supporting safe, high quality patient-centred care on a day-to-day basis.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust has also increased both annual leave and SPA entitlement for SAS grades to match that of consultants. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
- Able to demonstrate RCoA Level 3 Training competency for General/Obstetric anaesthesia
- Able to demonstrate RCoA Level 2 Training competency for ICM
Desirable
- Post-graduate professional qualification in Anaesthesia
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective immediate care for critically ill patients of all ages.
- ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Leadership and team working
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and / or team working.
Patient safety and quality improvement
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
Desirable
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Undertaken training in quality improvement methodology
Education and training
Essential
- Meets the requirements of a Sessional Supervisor, as defined by the RCoA
Desirable
- Meets the requirements of a clinical/educational supervisor, as defined by the GMC
- Formal educational qualification
- Life support instructor
Research and scholarship
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice
Desirable
- Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
- Undertaken training in research methodology.
Person Specification
Professional values and behaviours, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
- Able to demonstrate RCoA Level 3 Training competency for General/Obstetric anaesthesia
- Able to demonstrate RCoA Level 2 Training competency for ICM
Desirable
- Post-graduate professional qualification in Anaesthesia
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective immediate care for critically ill patients of all ages.
- ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS
- Previous experience working in the NHS.
Leadership and team working
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and / or team working.
Patient safety and quality improvement
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
Desirable
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Undertaken training in quality improvement methodology
Education and training
Essential
- Meets the requirements of a Sessional Supervisor, as defined by the RCoA
Desirable
- Meets the requirements of a clinical/educational supervisor, as defined by the GMC
- Formal educational qualification
- Life support instructor
Research and scholarship
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice
Desirable
- Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
- Undertaken training in research methodology.
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).
