Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Barnsley is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics, focusing on Obstetric Anaesthesia. This role offers 10 PAs with potential for flexibility, accountability to consultant anaesthetists, and extensive professional development options. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in anaesthesia. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in anaesthesia.
• Competence in obstetric competencies and core level intensive care training.
• Interest in teaching and audit.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the Clinical Lead and supervising consultant anaesthetists.
• Participate in audit and educational sessions.
• Maintain detailed records and effective communication.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Audit and service improvement

Education

MBBS, MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Primary FRCA or equivalent

MRCP

Tools

ALS

APLS

ATLS

Job description

Barnsley Hospital are looking to appoint a fixed term Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia.

Appointments will be for 10 PAs with the option to increaseto 11.5 PAs by mutual agreement. 1SPA is included inthe 10 PA contract. Clinical workconsists of an EWTD compliant 8 week rolling rota with an out of hourscommitment rotating between intensive care medicine and obstetric anaesthesiaon a 1:8 basis. There are an additional 8-12 clinical weekdaysover each rota period worked flexibly covering intensive care, obstetrics ortheatre work depending on service requirements.

Any applicant who isunable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible forconsideration for the post. If appointed,modification of the job plan will be by mutual agreement with the Trust.

The post will appealto appropriately trained clinicians, who are looking to join a forwardthinking, friendly and welcoming department with a reputation for teaching and professionaldevelopment. The post would suit a doctor with a minimum of two yearsanaesthetic experience and preferably the Primary FRCA examination orequivalent who wishes to develop further supervised experience in obstetricanaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

There will beopportunity and encouragement to develop professionallyboth in terms of clinical skills and non-clinical skills with one SPA per week.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be accountable to the Clinical Lead and to the consultant anaesthetists supervising them.
• The successful applicant will be contracted to work 10 PAs if full time with an increase to 11.5 by mutual agreement.
• Resident on-call will be on a 1:8 rota with prospective cover and may be negotiable by mutual agreement between peers and accommodating departmental needs.
• The post holder will be required:
  i.Tokeep legible, comprehensive and detailed records.
  ii.Tocommunicate fully and effectively with colleagues, patients and relatives.
• Withinreason the post holders will be expected to deputise for absent colleagues.
• The post holder will be asked to performadditional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
• The post holder will be expected toparticipate in audit and educational sessions within the department. They willbe expected to be involved in the delivery of the clinical governance agenda.
• It isanticipated that following consultation, the work programme of the postholdersmay change as services develop in line with the needs of the Trust.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Checkif you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job responsibilities

The full job description and person specification for the post can be found under the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitude

• Competence in the range of clinical skills required to operate at the level equivalent to a new ST3 trainee.
• The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
• Aware of own limitations and when to seek senior support.
• Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.

Qualifications

• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration with no restrictions or conditions to practice.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent.
• MRCP.
• Relevant courses attended (ALS, APLS, ATLS etc).

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in anaesthesia.
• Initial assessment of obstetric competencies and core level intensive care training or equivalent experience.
• Interest in teaching.
• Understands the importance of audit and service improvement.
• Additional relevant medical experience (eg acute medicine, ED).
• Additional experience of obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
• Experience of teaching at a variety of levels.
• Experience of working on audit and service improvement projects.

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.

Clinical Lead and Consultant Anaesthetist