Speciality Doctor in Anaesthesia
- NHS
- Full Time
- Whitehaven
- 59175.00 - 95400.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Theatres
There are a total of ten theatres at WCH (7 where GA is administered). Anaesthesia is provided for general surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmic surgery and dentistry with a concentration on day surgery, and short stay surgery.
ITU/HDU
There are six beds on the combined ITU/HDU, which are used flexibly according to patient need. WCH ICU also shows good performance as reflected by ICNARC data. A full range of monitoring and organ support for critically ill patients is available, including circulatory, respiratory and renal support. There is a significant medical casemix (80%) with the remainder being surgical and trauma. Staffing is consultant led with 1st call provided by a staff grade doctor.
An active Critical Care Outreach Service which is delivered by a team of experienced nursing staff.
As stated above there will be increased cross site working between the two ICUs with contribution from CIC consultants to WCH staffing to reflect the high medical demand of the ICU plus the increased need for patient transfer for major surgery at CIC.
The provision of 24/7 intensive care consultant led service is a high priority for WCH and is reflected in the move to cross site working and in this advertisement. It is also envisaged that resident staffing will be supported by recruitment of Advanced Critical Care nurse Practitioners, the training of whom would be a key role of the successful candidate
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
Theatres
There are a total of ten theatres at WCH (7 where GA is administered). Anaesthesia is provided for general surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmic surgery and dentistry with a concentration on day surgery, and short stay surgery.
ITU/HDU
There are six beds on the combined ITU/HDU, which are used flexibly according to patient need. WCH ICU also shows good performance as reflected by ICNARC data. A full range of monitoring and organ support for critically ill patients is available, including circulatory, respiratory and renal support. There is a significant medical casemix (80%) with the remainder being surgical and trauma. Staffing is consultant led with 1st call provided by a staff grade doctor.
An active Critical Care Outreach Service which is delivered by a team of experienced nursing staff.
As stated above there will be increased cross site working between the two ICUs with contribution from CIC consultants to WCH staffing to reflect the high medical demand of the ICU plus the increased need for patient transfer for major surgery at CIC.
The provision of 24/7 intensive care consultant led service is a high priority for WCH and is reflected in the move to cross site working and in this advertisement. It is also envisaged that resident staffing will be supported by recruitment of Advanced Critical Care nurse Practitioners, the training of whom would be a key role of the successful candidate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- oRelevant PG qualification
Experience
Essential
- oFull GMC/GDC Registration
- oShall 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
- oTeaching of junior medical staff, nursing staff.
- oTraining in evidence based medicine
- oEvidence of CPD
- oEvidence of appraisal and revalidation within GMC guidelines
Skills
Essential
- oCOMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS (the ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate)
- DECISIVENESS/ACCOUNTABILITY (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- oINTERPERSONAL SKILLS (see patients as people, empathise, work co- operatively with others, open and non-defensive, sense of humour)
- oUSES A NON- JUDGEMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- oFLEXIBILITY (able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- oRESILIENCE (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self aware)
- oTHOROUGHNESS (is well prepared, shows self- discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- oSHOWS INITIATIVE/ DRIVE/ ENTHUSIASM (self- starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- oPROBITY (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality)
- oEvidence of being successful team player
Desirable
- oDemonstrates a commitment to Trust values and behaviours
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
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
