LAS SpR / ST4+ ST5+ NHS Speciality Doctor / Registrar Anaesthesia

Applications are invited for a Registrar / LAS SpR / Specialty Doctor / StR4+ in Anaesthesia ICU/ITU. The post will commence as soon as possible (ASAP). This post offers the opportunity to develop general registrar level skills and possibly more advanced skills for those interested and those doctors with the appropriate experience to do so.

GENERAL DUTIES (guideline only)

• Appropriate clinical responsibility for the care of patients delegated by the consultant to his/her charge.
• Co-responsibility for the proper functioning of the Anaesthesia ICU/ITU department, including the supervision of more junior medical staff.
• Participation in the Registrar on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleague's absence.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Attending sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing procedures as appropriate.
• Running of wards with consultant cover on site during the day, consultant off site after hours.
• Participation in clinical audit.
• Attendance at clinical meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members as appropriate.
• Co-ordinating appropriate medical disciplines concerned with care for your speciality and communicating appropriately with general practitioners (GP's) and community agencies.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the speciality and referred to the speciality.
• Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant's care, supervising the junior doctors whilst the patient is in their care.
• In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy to develop and implement integrated Anaesthesia ICU/ITU pathways throughout the hospital / trust.
• Participation in relevant audit for the department and quality assurance procedures.
• Abide by the clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the hospital/ trust.
• To make sure that the guidance from the GMC (General Medical Council) on Good Medical Practise is at the heart of your clinical practise.
• To keep up to date with Anaesthesia ICU/ITU knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient and your personal development.
• Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interest of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and clinical lead for your department - Anaesthesia ICU/ITU.
• To contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the hospital / trust as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa offered (If required).
• Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly Work Permit) will be issued to successful applicants who require it.
• Adhere to hospital / trust procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities policies etc.
• Work to the hospital/ trust's values – Put Patients First, Take Ownership, Respect Others, Be Positive.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the job, to seek medical education as appropriate and encourage and support staff development and training as appropriate with your grade.
• Attend Statutory, essential and mandatory training.
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to your employment and other members of staff.
• All Members of staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Job Plan

To be discussed with the Clinical Lead of Anaesthesia and departmental service manager – all job plans are made with the agreement of the doctor and the needs of the Anaesthesia ICU/ITU department.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is based on the national salary scale as outlined in the Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions – £59,175 – £95,400 per annum not inclusive of extra hours, which are paid in addition to the basic salary.

Personal & Professional Development

The post-holder will be required to keep themselves up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the hospital / trust / GMC. The trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as set down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities, including for GMC revalidation.

Study Leave

Professional or study leave is granted for purposes approved by the trust and includes time off for study, research, teaching, examination, taking examinations, visiting external clinics (if required) and attending professional conferences. Study leave allowance is a maximum of 10 days per annum.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT

• IELTS or OET (overall score 7.5 or OET Grade ‘B’) for IMG's.
• GMC Registration Essential (General Medical Council) – guidance will be provided if needed.
• Ability to cope with a varying workload.
• Ability to act as part of a team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.