Specialist in Anaesthesia in Stockport

There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce. Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.

In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with ‘Our values-based behaviours’ (see additional documentation) and provide examples.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment: As well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.

Job overview: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Specialist Grade Anaesthetist to join the friendly and forward thinking team of 30 general consultants and 12 intensive care consultants.

Main duties of the job:

• Possession of FRCA.
• Hold full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification, with at least 6 years in anaesthesia (or relevant specialties) at Specialty Doctor/closed SAS grade or equivalent, including overseas experience.
• Have a minimum of two years UK NHS experience.
• Demonstrate that they meet the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Framework for Anaesthesia.
• EDAIC or another recognised higher qualification is desirable but not essential. Applicants without these qualifications are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience through their portfolio.

Working for our organisation: We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt.
• Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide delivery of a quality Specialist led service in general anaesthesia for on call and elective services.
• Responsible for the continuing care & treatment of patients in your charge & personal performance of clinical duties as agreed in your job plan.
• Responsible for the professional supervision, training & management of junior medical staff, carrying out teaching, examination & accreditation duties as required & contributing to postgraduate & CPD activity locally & nationally as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Commitment to taking part in annual appraisal process.
• Responsible for compliance with personal continuing professional development requirements with the support of the Trust.
• It is mandatory for all Medical Staff to keep up to date with evidence based practice.
• Responsible for maintaining awareness of & acting in accordance with professional guidelines such as “Duties of a Doctor”, “Good Medical Practice”, & the “GMC Performance Procedures”.
• In exceptional requirements to undertake additional duties for limited periods within the Trust.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Minimum of 12 years of medical work.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in Anaesthesia SAS roles.
• Minimum of 2 years UK experience.
• Evidence of meeting the Specialist Grade Generic Capabilities Framework.
• FRCA, EDAIC or equivalent.
• Recognised training in education, leadership or quality improvement.

Experience:

• Experience of teaching and a commitment to lifelong learning and CPD.
• GMC mandated clinical supervisor status.
• Interested in Undergraduate and Post graduate teaching.
• Experience of teaching medical and other staff.
• Formal training in educational supervision.
• Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement Projects.

Knowledge:

• Higher degree in anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine, critical care or related fields.
• ATLS/APLS.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application. From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account. Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or relocation costs.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our “two tick” kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.