Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic and critical care service.

This job incorporates resident on call within a designated specialty doctor rota. Depending on skills and experience the post holder may be required to participate on other appropriate resident rotas.

The daytime work will include delivery suite and ITU duties and elective and emergency theatres lists. Depending on experience and service requirements the postholder will work on either accompanied lists with a consultant or have sole responsibility for a list.

On Appointment the successful candidate would be offered a 12pa per week contract including 10pa direct clinical care (DCC) and 2 pa of SPA time.

A standard 10pa contract will include 9 pa's DCC and 1pa of SPA in accordance with the speciality doctor's contract 2021.

This job may be suitable for an individual who wishes to gain experience and re-enter training or who wishes to gain experience and training with a view to applying for Article 14.

• Full registration with GMC/Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Completion of Foundation training/ALS provider
• 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time Flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be as a trainee in anaesthesia and should include at least 3 months of intensive care medicine training and Obstetric anaesthesia training.
• RCOA basic level obstetric competency certificate or equivalent
• To be able to work at an appropriate level but with recourse to senior advice when necessary. Documented competencies in general adult anaesthesia and the key areas of basic specialist practice

• UK Resuscitation Council ALS Course
• Final FRCA or equivalent/FICM Basic Level ICM competency or equivalent
• Peer review publications/Plan for further research

• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that is adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level and related professionals

• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
• Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit.

• Presentation skills, Evidence of good teaching practice, Training/qualification in teaching

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues

• Basic management training

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted…