Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
This is a 12-month post in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 7 fellows/registrars and be working with 9 full-time Consultant Anaesthetists and Intensivists and 1 part-time Consultant Anaesthetist in providing general and sub-specialty services throughout the hospital.
The main duty will be to provide theatre cover on both solo and supervised lists and to cover the Intensive Care Unit with the ICU Consultant. The hospital provides the multidisciplinary surgical services consisting of General Surgery (including bariatrics), Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, and Community Dental Surgery. We have just started minor vascular, and major urology services are in the pipeline. There is an established colorectal cancer surgery service and a breast surgery service. Cardiothoracic surgery and Neurosurgical services are not provided.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE FULL JOB OVERVIEW
Main duties of the job
- Assist with the assessment and admission of level 3 Intensive Care patients under the care of the department. Responsible for the day to day ward management of the same patients, including detailed ward round on each patient.
- The provision of elective and emergency anaesthesia for Gibraltar Health Authority patients while responsible to the Consultant Anaesthetists, who are also available for advice and assistance.
- Participation in full shift on-call for Critical Care/Surgery/Obstetrics and Emergencies.
- Pre-assessment of patients for anaesthesia and surgery.
- Pre- and post-operative management of patients under your care.
- Attending trauma calls and assisting with acute resuscitation in the hospital.
- The provision of epidural analgesia service to the Maternity Unit.
- Assist with chronic pain clinic duties when possible.
- To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties.
- Occasionally, urgent level 3 patient transfer to hospital in Spain when no other means of transfer is available and at the discretion of the Consultant Anaesthetist on call.
- To participate in the development of the anaesthesia and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines.
- Active participation in Clinical Effectiveness and Governance. Active participation in teaching of junior colleagues, medical students and others in the health care team.
About us
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.
Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.
The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.
The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.
Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- There are 7 fellows/registrars covering a full 12 hour shift ICU rota. When not on ICU the fellow/registrar will be assigned to theatre cover or other clinical areas. The rota is EWTD compliant with average hours <48 per week.
- The post holder will also be required to participate in teaching the undergraduate medical students as well as the nursing and medical colleagues.
- The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the organisation of audit activity in the department and take an active part in the continuing development of our Clinical Governance strategy.
- The appointee will be supported to participate in CPD activities and participate in appraisal and revalidation as required.
The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Gibraltar Health Authority:
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with GHA Policies and Procedures, the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1920 and the provisions of the Gibraltar Data Protection Regulations.
- Only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Gibraltar Health Authority policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To comply with the Gibraltar Health Authoritys No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by GHA management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- There are 7 fellows/registrars covering a full 12 hour shift ICU rota. When not on ICU the fellow/registrar will be assigned to theatre cover or other clinical areas. The rota is EWTD compliant with average hours <48 per week.
- The post holder will also be required to participate in teaching the undergraduate medical students as well as the nursing and medical colleagues.
- The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the organisation of audit activity in the department and take an active part in the continuing development of our Clinical Governance strategy.
- The appointee will be supported to participate in CPD activities and participate in appraisal and revalidation as required.
The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Gibraltar Health Authority:
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with GHA Policies and Procedures, the Official Secrets Act 1911 and 1920 and the provisions of the Gibraltar Data Protection Regulations.
- Only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Gibraltar Health Authority policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
- To comply with the Gibraltar Health Authoritys No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as requested by GHA management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applications are invited from qualified doctors with a minimum of two years of anaesthesia training and some experience in intensive care medicine.
- The successful candidate will be first on call, supported by a Consultant second on call from home.
Qualifications
Essential
- UK-trained applicants should have completed CT2 Anaesthetics or CT3 ACCS-Anaesthesia.
- While Primary FRCA is not required, the role is well-suited to: Senior registrars seeking an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE), Out of Programme Pause (OOPP), or Out of Programme Training (OOPT).
- Post-CCT anaesthetists looking for a rewarding year before starting their first consultant post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Applications are invited from qualified doctors with a minimum of two years of anaesthesia training and some experience in intensive care medicine.
- The successful candidate will be first on call, supported by a Consultant second on call from home.
Qualifications
Essential
- UK-trained applicants should have completed CT2 Anaesthetics or CT3 ACCS-Anaesthesia.
- While Primary FRCA is not required, the role is well-suited to: Senior registrars seeking an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE), Out of Programme Pause (OOPP), or Out of Programme Training (OOPT).
- Post-CCT anaesthetists looking for a rewarding year before starting their first consultant post.
