Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetic and Intensive Care

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetics & ICM. This role offers invaluable experience in a rapidly expanding department, ideal for those looking to enhance their skills before specialty training. The position requires full GMC registration and aims to support career progression through flexible working opportunities and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension

NHS discount schemes

Health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years at Core Trainee level in UK or equivalent experience in anaesthetics.
• Current ALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with elective and emergency surgical procedures requiring anaesthesia.
• On-call for emergencies with a 1:10 rota.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

MB,BS or equivalent

Postgraduate Qualification

Job description

Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetic and Intensive Care

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust have a vacancy for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetics & ICM starting 06/08/2025 until 04/08/2026 for a Fixed Term 12 month contract.Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking Anaesthetic and ICM Trust registrars to join our rapidly expanding ACSA-accredited Anaesthetic and Critical Care department. It is anticipated that the postholder will have a minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience, including basic competency in ICM. The post is designed to give invaluable experience especially in Intensive Care and the programme can be arranged to suit the requirements of the applicant. It would be suitable for those aiming to 'top-up' skills and knowledge prior to commencing Specialty Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.All Applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.We anticipate this to be a popular post and the advert may closer earlier that advertised. Therefore early applications are encoruaged.

Main duties of the job

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a split site NHS Trust which provides anaesthetic and critical care services at High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The successful applicants will be expected to work across both sites for daytime activity, although out-of-hours work will be based at either SMH or WH for the duration of the 12-month post.

These are replacement posts which have been created to meet the increasing demands upon the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department in recent years and to accommodate a 1:10 person out-of-hours rota.Please review the JD/PS for further information on this role.

About us

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

Daily Commitment:

Trust Doctors assist with the provision of the clinical services for elective and emergency surgical and other procedures, and related investigations, requiring general and regional anaesthesia, sedation, resuscitation, etc. They are on-call for emergencies in accordance with full shift rotas published each week in advance approximating to a 1:10 with prospective cover. 1:10 for long days (8am 9pm) and 1:10 for night duties (8pm 9am). Supervision, assistance or advice appropriate to the candidates level of experience is available at all times.

The daily commitment also includes pre-operative assessment and postoperative care,including the provision of acute pain relief.

Description of Working Pattern

The post complies with the hours limitations of the Agreement on Junior Doctors Hours. Thedepartment operates work patterns according to the expected workload. Out of hours responsibilities involve covering either the obstetric or the intensive care units and giving supervision to the Core trainees in the operating department. The Trust may require you to work at any of the hospital sites, although we avoid the need to work across two sites in 1 day wherever possible. Supervision (Immediate, Local or Distant) is provided by the starred Anaesthetic Consultant of the Day for theatres and the Duty Consultant(s) for ICU on each site. The department uses the CLWRota management system, and supervising/mentoring consultants are clearly indicated via this system during solo anaesthetic lists.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• MB,BS or equivalent Appointee would normally be expected to possess a postgraduate qualification, (or have completed a programme of training and gained sufficient relevant experience to fulfil the requirements of the job plan).
• Completed at least 3 years' full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.
• Current ALS certification
• Any other higher training preferable.
• APLS (or equivalent)
• ATLS (or equivalent)
• Previous ALS certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years at Core Trainee level in UK or equivalent experience in anaesthetics
• Must have ITU and Obstetric anaesthetic competencies
• Able to work at Trust Registrar level under appropriate level of supervision

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit
• Able to use initiative
• Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Communication skills should be highly developed e.g. competent in dictating concise informative letters
• Management training and experience

Other Requirements

• Full GMC Registration
• Full Driving Licence and access to a car

Trust Values

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

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.

£49,909 to £70,425 a yearMT03 – MT05 (2016 pay scales). May vary dependent on experience.