Trust Grade Registrar - Anaesthetics & Critical Care

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 license to practice and have achieved CT1 and CT2 competencies or equivalent with competence in pre and post-operative management of patience 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.

The post holder is expected to play an active role in all aspects of anaesthetics and critical care team commitments. The post holder will be working on a 1:8 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 the operating theatres or obstetrics. The departments 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. Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice. Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable.Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.