Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Job overview

Hours: 12.5 Programmed Activities (PA) per week (averaged 40hrs/week)

12 months fixed term contract

As a member of the anaesthetic team, you will be expected to provide a full range of services related to anaesthesia and resuscitation for patients in the hospital. There are 3 separate full shift rotas covering General Theatres, ICU and OBS you will be expected to take part in a 1:8 rota which depends on your experience and training. Wide experience is available in all aspects of anaesthesia normally associated with a busy district general hospital.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the anaesthetic team, you will be expected to provide a full range of services related to anaesthesia and resuscitation for patients in the hospital. There are 3 separate full shift rotas covering General Theatres, ICU and OBS you will be expected to take part in a 1:8 rota which depends on your experience and training. Wide experience is available in all aspects of anaesthesia normally associated with a busy district general hospital.

This post would be suitable for anaesthetists requiring further training and consolidation of experience for examinations or applying for further training posts in the future. You will be given time to attend tutorials and educational opportunities.

We are keen to appoint an enthusiastic junior colleague who is committed to a career in Anaesthetics. You will be expected to take a full part in the department’s projects, teaching and audit.

This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship

This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate disclosure by the Criminal Records Bureau.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake a full range of anaesthetic duties including pre-assessment, anaesthesia and post-operative care. During the day there will be accompanied lists with Consultant  Anaesthetists and an opportunity to work with distant supervision. To provide advice and treatment as indicated, according to anaesthetic policies. To liaise with professional colleagues both inside and outside the department to ensure optimum patient care. To keep adequate and legible records of all consultations or patient contacts. To provide written reports on patients when required. In all the above, to have regard for the standards of confidentiality required by statute, custom and good clinical practice. Accountability to the Clinical Lead.

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification