SASAnaestheticsPermanent

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Barnsley

Salary

£61,542 – £99,216

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

Barnsley Hospital are looking to appoint a permanent Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics. Appointments will be for 10 PAs with the option to increase to 11.5 PAs by mutual agreement. 1SPA is included in the 10 PA contract. Clinical work consists of an EWTD compliant 8 week rolling rota with an out of hours commitment rotating between intensive care medicine and obstetric anaesthesia on a 1:8 basis. There are an additional 8-12 clinical weekdays over each rota period worked flexibly covering intensive care, obstetrics or theatre work depending on service requirements. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible for consideration for the post. If appointed, modification of the job plan will be by mutual agreement with the Trust. The post will appeal to appropriately trained clinicians, who are looking to join a forward thinking, friendly and welcoming department with a reputation for teaching and professional development. The post would suit a doctor with a minimum of two years anaesthetic experience and preferably the Primary FRCA examination or equivalent who wishes to develop further supervised experience in obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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There will be opportunity and encouragement to develop professionally both in terms of clinical skills and non-clinical skills with one SPA per week.

a) The post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead and to the consultant anaesthetists supervising them. b) The successful applicant will be contracted to work 10 PAs if full time with an increase to 11.5 by mutual agreement.

c) Resident on-call will be on a 1:8 rota with prospective cover and may be negotiable by mutual agreement between peers and accommodating departmental needs.

d) The post holder will be required:

i. To keep legible, comprehensive and detailed records.

ii. To communicate fully and effectively with colleagues, patients and relatives.

f) Within reason the post holders will be expected to deputise for absent colleagues.

g) The post holder will be asked to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

h) The post holder will be expected to participate in audit and educational sessions within the department. They will be expected to be involved in the delivery of the clinical governance agenda.

i) It is anticipated that following consultation, the work programme of the postholders may change as services develop in line with the needs of the Trust.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth. Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history. The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Essential

Competence in the range of clinical skills required to operate at the level equivalent to a new ST3 trainee.
The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
Aware of own limitations and when to seek senior support.
MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
Full GMC Registration with no restrictions or conditions to practice.
Minimum 2 years experience in anaesthesia.
Initial assessment of obstetric competencies and core level intensive care training or equivalent experience.
Interest in teaching.
Understands the importance of audit and service improvement.

Desirable

Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
Primary FRCA or equivalent.
MRCP.
FCEM primary.
Relevant courses attended (ALS, APLS, ATLS etc).
Additional relevant qualification (BMedSci, PGCE)
Additional relevant medical experience (eg acute medicine, ED).

Additional experience of obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

Experience of teaching at a variety of levels.

Experience of working on audit and service improvement projects.