Trust Doctor StR Higher in Anaesthesia

Transformationunitgm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant. It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties may be in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM, and General theatres.

We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post and would welcome in-person visits.

Main duties of the job

Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM

Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.

Working for our organisation

We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500,000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence and translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Final FRCA
• Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit

Experience

• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
• Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties
• Post registration clinical experience in complementary specialties
• ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
• ATLS or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Andrew Biffen Job title College Tutor/ Consultant Anaesthetist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01752 439207 Additional information

Our secretary Charlotte is on ex 39207, or Rachael our rota coordinator on ex 39203

If you have problems applying, contact

Address University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
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