Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

job plan is comprised of a 1:8 resident on call cover (days and nights) and 12

theatre/obstetric or ITU sessions (5.25hrs) per 8 weeks. On-call may be

undertaken in any of the 3 resident on call roles (Theatres, ITU and

Obstetrics), teamwork is embedded in these roles and therefore there is an

expectation to help out where it is required and when you are available during

these shifts. All shifts for emergency work are a maximum of 13 hours in

length.

The post holder will have responsibility for the care of

patients in their charge (with a consultant having overall responsibility) and

will contribute to the functioning of the anaesthetic department. The post

holder will be required to undertake administrative duties directly associated

with the care of patients. The post holder may be required to supervise junior

medical staff, within their abilities. For management purposes the post holder

will be accountable to the Lead Clinician.

The post holder will be expected to anaesthetise for

patients having elective surgery admitted under the consultant surgeons within the trust (within their

abilities). Pre-operative assessment and post-operative care will be performed

as appropriate. The post holder will assist with resuscitation, and

anaesthetise patients in emergency situations as appropriate, and as part of a

team.

The post holder will assume responsibility for patients on

the Intensive Care and Obstetric units when resident on-call dpeneding on which

rota they are on.

The post holder must be willing to undertake elective

sessions in all sites undertaking surgery. The post holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to

present for scheduled list start times as required by the Trust.

The job plan is comprised on a pay scale based on PAs. Out

of hours there are 3 resident on call anaesthetists / ICM doctors (generally allocated as ITU /

Anaesthetics / Obstetrics with one acting as the most senior), the post holder will generally be expected to

act in any role. All shifts for resident on call are a maximum of 13 hours in

length.

Resident on-call is a shift (1 in 8 for weekdays, weekends

and bank holidays) with nights currently undertaken as blocks of 3 or 4. The post holder will be

expected to provide prospective cover for colleagues.

Your nominated supervisor at University Hospital of North

Durham will be Dr Paul Mowbray. You may be allocated an educational supervisor

depending on any special interest you may have. All successful applicants will be expected to participate in regular

appraisals, with educational and clinical aims to be established. Annually agreed job plans will reflect the aims

specified from these appraisal meetings whenever possible. If the successful applicant has not

passed their FRCA, they may be encouraged to work towards this qualification and will be supported by the

directorate in achieving this goal.

The post holder will be expected to participate in teaching

of postgraduate medical staff, undergraduate students and in the training of all grades of

nursing and paramedic staff.

Clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an

integral part of normal duties, will be encouraged.

Research funding may be available following successful

application.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they meet

the Royal College of Anaesthetists / General Medical Council guidance for Continuing Professional

Development and Revalidation, and is expected to fully engage with the Trust appraisal process.

The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical

governance arrangements in line with national and trust guidelines. If you are

involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against

the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and

statement of facts about the case.

The post attracts 1 SPA per week.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of special interest in a related area, including teaching, research and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Essential: - MBBS or equivalent

Desirable: - ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification.; - Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Understands the principles and has participated in useful audit. Willing to participate in clinical governance arrangements.

Statutory Registration

Essential: - Full registration with GMC.