Trust Grade Registrar - Anaesthetics & Critical Care

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Applications are invited for the position of Trust Grade Registrar in Anaesthetics & Critical Care at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool. This is a 2-year fixed term position. Applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice and have achieved CT1 and CT2 competencies or equivalent with competence in pre and post-operative management of patient care. Applicants must possess a broad range of skills and experience required to work within a busy operating department and critical care unit. The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call, the post holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in operating theatres or obstetrics.

This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check with the Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk

Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact Dr Austin Mathews, Consultant & Clinical Director for Anaesthetics on 01642 624167.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder is expected to play an active role in all aspects of anaesthetics and critical care team commitments.
• The department's activities cover a range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Day Case Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Dental & Maxillofacial surgery. The department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for Schedule l Training.
• It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
• Day-to-day management of patients, including liaising with multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care.
• Ensure accurate record of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
• Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable. Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.

Working for our organisation

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star & Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information and details about this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice
• Evident of completion of basic anaesthesia training
• Completion of 6-month of ICM training (basic)
• Up-to-date ALS certification
• Completion of competencies in Obstetric anaesthesia in core curriculum
• Advanced Life Support Course
• Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support

Experience

• Good organisational ability and willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses, and other agencies
• Able to organise and prioritise workload being aware and responsible of own limitations
• Demonstrate empathy when communicating with patients and relatives / carers, including responses to complaints
• Up-to-date with current medical practices
• Capacity to operate effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations
• Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
• Experience in teaching junior colleagues.
• Commitment to team working

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBS check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full‑time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs. We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application. Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.