Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM

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Job summary

A dynamic role for a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia at University Hospitals of Leicester. This position involves working in a supportive environment, contributing to research, and delivering high-quality care in obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Applicants should have GMC registration and experience in anaesthesia training.

Qualifications

• 4 years full-time postgraduate training in anaesthesia.
• Competencies in general adult anaesthesia.
• Experience in intensive care medicine training.
• Basic level obstetric competency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in first on call resident rotas.
• Provide elective and emergency theatre lists.
• Undertake pre and post op visits.
• Fulfil clinical governance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Full registration with GMC

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Completion of Foundation training

ALS provider

Peer review publications

Job description

Main area Anaesthetics ITAPS Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 12 months (Fixed Term (12 months)) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (+ oncalls) Job ref 358-7172974-ITA

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site GH + Cross site Town Leicester Salary £59,175 to £95,400 per annum Closing 10/07/2025 23:59

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for doctors wishing to gain further experience in Anaesthesia, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and enthusiastic team supporting the clinical services within UHL and will be expected and supported to contribute to research and audit within the department.

A doctor appointed to this post shall have full registration with the General Medical Council and 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 as a trainee in anaesthesia, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the first on call resident rotas for obstetric anaesthesia and ITU
• To participate in the provision of elective and emergency theatre lists.
• To undertake pre and post op visits.
• To undertake supporting professional activities which might include; Audit, continuing professional development, teaching, appraisal, job planning, and research.
• The post holder will be expected to work flexibly as the service demands require.
• To fulfil clinical governance requirements.
• To undertake mandatory training.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

· high-quality care for all,

· being a great place to work,

· partnerships for impact, and

· research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

· we are compassionate,

· we are proud,

· we are inclusive, and

· we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

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

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

• 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 or 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.
• Basic level training certificate or equivalent
• 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
• Final FRCA or equivalent
• FICM Basic Level ICM competency or equivalent
• Peer review publications.
• Plan for further research

Other requirement specific to the role

• This post requires an enhanced disclosure by enhanced disclosure criminal records certificates

Communication and relationship skills

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

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviors

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviors

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level and related professionals
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Motivation

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Evidence of professional team working.
• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Research and Audit

• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
• Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit.
• Evidence of good teaching practice
• Training/qualification in teaching

Management

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
• Basic management training

Equality,Diversity and Inclusion

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

Additional Information

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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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.