Job summary
Locally Employed Doctor (ST1 + Equivalent) Anaesthetics
Fixed term for up to 12 months
We have positions available in York.
The duties of the post include the provision of Anaesthetic services at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital Hospitals. This is inclusive of but not restricted to:
- Pre-operative assessment, management and pre-medication of patients scheduled to undergo routine and emergency surgery.
- Administration of Anaesthetics (local and general).
- Post-operative assessment and management of post-operative problems in conjunction with surgical colleagues.
- Administration of elective and emergency neuraxial and general anaesthesia in the Obstetric
- Assistance in the Intensive Care Unit and with the Critical Care Outreach
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants. Therefore please apply early to avoid any disappointment.
Main duties of the job
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an ambitious programme of service modernisation and a reputation for providing high quality services. In line with our outlook, we are now inviting applications for this post, based at York.
This is not an approved training position; however you will receive the following;
- A named educational supervisor
- Induction and bespoke new starter induction pack outlining internal training courses/opportunities available to doctors in these non-approved training positions
- Individual training plan
- NHS e-portfolio (Division will fund but costs will be recovered if leave before agreed end of contract)
- Appraisal at 6 months and individual access to e-appraisal system
- Support towards obtaining Alternative Certificate confirming achievement of foundation competencies to aid those who want to access a recognised training position in the future
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill
- Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit
- Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees, able to teach clinical skills and able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
- Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner
- Understanding of current NHS issues, understands the wider organisation and values the need for efficient use of resources.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience (12 month continuous experience )
- Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services, experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
- Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications, experience in designing & implementing audit programmes
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualifition
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
- European ALS
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent
- 12 months experience working in the specialty
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Higher teaching qualification
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill
- Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit
- Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees, able to teach clinical skills and able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues
- Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies
- Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner
- Understanding of current NHS issues, understands the wider organisation and values the need for efficient use of resources.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience (12 month continuous experience )
- Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services, experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees
- Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications, experience in designing & implementing audit programmes
- Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualifition
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice
- European ALS
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent
- 12 months experience working in the specialty
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Higher teaching qualification
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).
