Local Appointment for Service ST3+ Anaesthetics and ITU

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Fixed term until 03/02/2027 or 23/05/2027

The post holder will participate in a 1 in 8 full shift rota covering Critical Care or Obstetric Anaesthesia. The successful candidates will be working 7 nights, 7 long days (08:00-20:30) in an 8 week period and 7 twilight shifts over a 16 week period. The remainder of shifts are 08:00-17.30. The rota is fully compliant with the European Working Time Directive including internal cover.

Any sub-specialist interest in Anaesthesia would be encouraged, and we would endeavour to incorporate it into the working program. In addition, we have an active educational program and would support and encourage the acquisition of the FRCA Primary or Final, if required.

The Anaesthetic Department provides services at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals (chronic pain management), with some consultants doing ad hoc lists at Hinchingbrooke. The work undertaken by the Department includes all the surgical specialities with the exception of cardio-thoracic, major vascular and neurosurgery.

Peterborough Maternity Unit within the Hospital has more than 5500 deliveries a year. The epidural rate is approximately 25% of the normal deliveries, and 98% of elective caesarean sections are performed under regional anaesthesia. All ten weekly sessions are Consultant covered and Consultants participate in the teaching and supervision of anaesthetic juniors, the collection of data for audit and in the anaesthetic assessment of complex or obese patients.

The Obstetric Anaesthetic cohort of consultants maintains close links with other maternity units in the Eastern Region via the East Anglian Obstetric Anaesthesia Group (EAOAG).

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Advanced Life Support course or Equivalent (current)

Clinical Expertise

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 2 years post foundation training or equivalent
• Minimum 12 months anaesthesia experience in the UK
• Minimum 6 months ICU experience in the UK
• Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) in anaesthesia
• Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IACOA)

Desirable criteria

• Experience in working on Obstetric Anaesthesia on call rota
• 24 months of anaesthesia experience in UK training post

Abilities and Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: a) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Good presentation skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Commitment to training and self-directed learning
• Understanding of principles of audit and clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• GCP certificate of Good Clinical Practice

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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