Speciality Doctor - Anaesthetics & ICU

• Rotating between ICU and Anaesthesia (covering emergencies & obstetrics) over an 8 week rolling on-call rota. The competency expected of this role will equivalent toST4+ levelwithin the UK with the candidate being able to work under indirect supervision with the non-resident Consultant on-call for advice.
• Critical Care component - You will be expected to screen patients for admission to Critical Care from ED, Medical Wards, Surgical Wards and postoperatively and communicate effectively with the Consultant in charge. You will be required to organise stabilisation, transfer to the critical care unit =/- radiological unit and establish all lines required by the patient for level 2/3 care.
• The Obstetric component - You will be expected to manage intrapartum and intraoperative anaesthesia and analgesia for an elective and emergency obstetric patient population and support their post operative analgesia and stabilisation in critical incidents whilst senior, non-resident support is sought where required.
• There will be regular commitments to surgical operating lists with consultant supervision in accordance with Royal College of Anaesthetists recommendations for training. SAS colleagues will be encouraged to work independently which is supported by a Trust approved process.

• Flexible working:Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
• Set shift patterns to allow for predictability
• NHS Pension:A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
• Annual Leave: For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum.
• Bank working:The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates.
• Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• PLAB or PLAB exemption
• GMC registered
• Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia
• ALS/ATLS provider
• At least 4 years' postgraduate training.
• At least 1 year of which is in anaesthesia & Intensive Care at ST4+ equivalent level or evidence of completion of Stage 1 training. (equivalent to RCOA UK IAC and IAOC)

Desirable

• Currently accredited Life Support instructor of ALS/ATLS.
• Final FRCA

Essential

• Previous involvement in clinical audit and QIP

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• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical anaesthesia, including independent obstetric practice and intensive care

Desirable

• More than 3 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care

Essential

• Fundamentals of basic science applicable to clinical anaesthesia
• Fundamentals on clinical anaesthesia practice including equipment and resuscitation
• Pre-operative assessment, intraoperative management and postoperative care of uncomplicated surgical patients
• Good note keeping ability
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:Patient Centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect and Excellence

Desirable

• Involvement in research, publications in peer reviewed articles.

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and experience and request appropriate support

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• Management & leadership training and/or experience

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• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate or degree in education