Job summary
Do you share our Health Board values; Caring for each other; Working together; Always improving? If so we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
The department of Anaesthetics in Swansea Bay UHB are looking to recruit and support 3 fixed term CESR Specialty Doctor posts.
A 3-year rotational CESR anaesthesia-training programme is proposed from September 2023. The posts will include a 2-year placement in Swansea Bay UHB as the host organisation and 1-year placement in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The training programme will offer a wide and varies case-mix across all modules required for Stage 2 & 3 sign-off under the 2021 RCoA Curriculum. Cardiff and Vale UHB is in the unique position to provide cardiac, paediatric, neuro-anaesthesia and ICM specialist training blocks, plus any major general and trauma training. Swansea Bay UHB is well placed to provide cardiac, ICM, major general and special interest area training. Completion of the programme will therefore prepare successful candidates for an application to the GMC for CESR in Anaesthesia. Close support, educational supervision and mentorship are provided to post holders across each rotational site with financial support from HEIW for educational supervision and study leave support. CESR training doctors will be given access to Welsh School of Anaesthesia educational resources, and the School Leads will support an ARCP-equivalent process.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a novel 3 year CESR training programme in Anaesthesia in Wales, training across Swansea Bay and Cardiff and Vale University Health Boards.
The posts will include a 2 year placement in Swansea Bay UHB as the host organisation, and 1 year honorary contract placement in Cardiff and Vale UHB.
The training programme will offer a wide and varied case-mix across all modules required for Stage 2 & 3 sign-off under the 2021 RCoA Curriculum. Cardiff and Vale UHB can offer cardiac, paediatric, neuro-anaesthesia and ICM specialist training blocks, plus any major general and trauma training. Swansea Bay UHB is well placed to provide cardiac, ICM, major general and special interest area training. Completion of the programme will therefore prepare successful candidates for an application to the GMC for CESR in Anaesthesia to meet the RCoA Speciality Specific Guidance - SGPC - SSG - Anaesthetics (gmc-uk.org)
Close support, educational supervision and mentorship are provided to postholders across each rotational site with financial support from HEIW for educational supervision and study leave support. CESR training doctors will be given access to Welsh School of Anaesthesia educational resources, and the School Leads will support an ARCP-equivalent process.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Experience of practice as an established specialty doctor or associate specialist level in an acute hospital is essential for application and successful appointment. This includes:
- Ability to manage a wide range of anaesthetic, emergency and critical illness scenarios
- Ability to recognise and react appropriately to a deteriorating patient in ED, hospital wards, or critical care and peri-operative areas
- Skills and experience necessary to provide anaesthesia and emergency care at senior resident level, including intubation, central venous and arterial cannulation, management of ventilated patient, intra- and inter-hospital transfer, and paediatric resuscitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Experience of practice as an established specialty doctor or associate specialist level in an acute hospital is essential for application and successful appointment. This includes:
- Ability to manage a wide range of anaesthetic, emergency and critical illness scenarios
- Ability to recognise and react appropriately to a deteriorating patient in ED, hospital wards, or critical care and peri-operative areas
- Skills and experience necessary to provide anaesthesia and emergency care at senior resident level, including intubation, central venous and arterial cannulation, management of ventilated patient, intra- and inter-hospital transfer, and paediatric resuscitation.
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current best practice
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines and published evidence appropriately
Desirable
- Training in research methodology (e.g. Good Clinical Practice) or critical appraisal
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCA or equivalent qualification (listed on the RCoA website, under 'Accepted Test of Knowledge').
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g.MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience of working within Anaesthesia in the NHS
- Evidence of at least 6 years of Anaesthetic Training (within or outside of the UK)
- Ability to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps.
- Logbook indicating validated experience of an appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training; completed equivalent training to ST5 level, passing the associated competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of excellence in training (Projects, presentations & prizes, postgraduate qualifications)
- Experience of supervising trainees and teaching basic clinical skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence within the last 12 months of active training development, courses etc
Desirable
- Valid certification in ALS, ATLS and APLS
Leadership and Teamworking
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
Desirable
- Experience of rostering or departmental administration
- Undertaken training in management and / or teamworking
- Experience of team-working in service development
Patient Safety and Quality
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
- Participation in local quality improvement projects or audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed projects which have changed practice
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Training in quality improvement methodology
Education and Training
Essential
- Creates effective learning opportunities for medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Teaching course or formal educational qualification
- Accredited trainer / Life support instructor
Professional Behaviours and Commitment
Essential
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Able to work in stressful situations
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly in time and place
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current best practice
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines and published evidence appropriately
Desirable
- Training in research methodology (e.g. Good Clinical Practice) or critical appraisal
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice MBBS or equivalent medical qualification FRCA or equivalent qualification (listed on the RCoA website, under 'Accepted Test of Knowledge').
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g.MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience of working within Anaesthesia in the NHS
- Evidence of at least 6 years of Anaesthetic Training (within or outside of the UK)
- Ability to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps.
- Logbook indicating validated experience of an appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training; completed equivalent training to ST5 level, passing the associated competencies
Desirable
- Evidence of excellence in training (Projects, presentations & prizes, postgraduate qualifications)
- Experience of supervising trainees and teaching basic clinical skills
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence within the last 12 months of active training development, courses etc
Desirable
- Valid certification in ALS, ATLS and APLS
Leadership and Teamworking
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
Desirable
- Experience of rostering or departmental administration
- Undertaken training in management and / or teamworking
- Experience of team-working in service development
Patient Safety and Quality
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
- Participation in local quality improvement projects or audit
Desirable
- Evidence of completed projects which have changed practice
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Training in quality improvement methodology
Education and Training
Essential
- Creates effective learning opportunities for medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Teaching course or formal educational qualification
- Accredited trainer / Life support instructor
Professional Behaviours and Commitment
Essential
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice
- Able to work in stressful situations
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly in time and place
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).
