Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at Colchester Hospital.

The successful post-holder will participate in elective operating sessions and a three tier 1 in 8 rota covering main theatres, critical care and maternity to provide 24-hour care. Our specialty doctors are expected to participate in at least two of these three clinical areas for their on-call duties.

Areas of special interest may be accommodated and will depend on previous clinical experience and seniority. We would also support any doctor in their preparation, if they wished to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will:

• Provide safe anaesthesia to a wide range of surgical specialties, under the direct or more distant supervision of a consultant. Two consultants are present on site until 2200 hrs Monday to Friday for critical care and general/maternity emergencies and during the day at the weekend
• Take part in the regular resident anaesthetic team out of hours (on-call) duties with a primary responsibility to the Critical Care Unit, Obstetric Unit or Emergency Theatre.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to help the department provide a smooth running service
• Develop an interest in an area of anaesthesia with support from a consultant mentor
• There are opportunities to train as an appraiser or an educational supervisor or to take on a lead role within the department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team following care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Follow and maintain good working practices
• Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary
• Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility
• Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained
• Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated
• Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust’s agree policy