Speciality Doctor in Anaesthesia
Job Description
Job summary
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (on a full-time or part-time basis). An element of cross site work to the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven is anticipated.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department and will participate in the provision of services to the population of North Cumbria. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.
Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics -
Primary base at Cumberland Infirmary
The successful applicants will join the current specialty doctors to provide elective anaesthesia sessions and contribute to a resident full shift rota not expected to exceed 1in 8. Two 1:8 rotas are in place, one to support theatres and obstetrics and one to support ICU, both supported by a separate Consultant on-call.
For daytime work the successful applicant will be encouraged to work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop areas of interest. There will be the expectation of working at both hospital sites to encourage greater experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training including induction, provision of supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate.
Undertake personal development and mandatory training
Participate in clinical meetings and post graduate activities in the Trust.
Work closely with other specialist teams
Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services
Assist in the preparation of business plans.
Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-
Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.
Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.
Ensuring that staff within their area of responsibility are aware of the Trust's Risk Management Strategy, and that it is implemented
Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.
Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant PG qualification
Experience
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
- Shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Teaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff.
- Training in evidence based medicine
- Evidence of CPD
- Evidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines
Skills
Essential
- COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathise, work co- operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)
- USES A NON- JUDGEMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- RESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self aware)
- THOROUGHNESS (is well prepared, shows self- discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- SHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ ENTHUSIASM (self- starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- PROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
