Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a full time specialty doctor in anaesthesia.

The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.

The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with SAS grade colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated. This job involves cross site working between our two principal hospitals at York & Scarborough, with Scarborough Hospital as the base site

Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.

Main duties of the job

At Scarborough Hospital, surgical services are supported by an 8 bedded Intensive Care Unit which has funding for up to 6 level 3 patients at any one time. The main theatre suite comprises five theatres, in addition to which there is a separate maternity theatre.

Surgical services at Scarborough currently include; general surgery (including emergencies), trauma, gynaecology, ENT, maxillo-facial, oral surgery, ophthalmology and urology. We now also have a successful and expanding day unit to support this work.

Job responsibilities

The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York & Scarborough.

1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts Corporate Induction.
6. To participate in the Trusts statutory and mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
8. To facilitate research and ensure that all IP rights of the Trust are observed where applicable.

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC.
2. Current holder of license to practise with the General Medical Council & substantive NHS experience.
3. Completion of minimum 4-years' full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies.
4. Completion of a minimum of 4 years' in a full-time specialty training programme in anaesthesia (including ICM & obstetrics, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies.

Clinical Practice/Competence

1. Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in anaesthesia (including obstetrics) & intensive care.
2. Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements.
3. Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development.
4. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice.
5. Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures.

Mentoring and Teaching

1. Ability to teach clinical skills.
2. Willing to supervise other staff.
3. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings.
4. Able to spot and nurture talent.
5. Ability to critically review research.

Team Work

1. Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives.
2. Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines.
3. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Communication

1. Communicates with and relates to others effectively.
2. Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop.
3. Seeks new and better ways to do things.

Ability to work under pressure and work ethic

1. An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way.
2. Can be reflective rather than reactive.
3. Can seek appropriate information and support.
4. Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service.
5. Is positive and well-motivated.
6. Takes responsibility for delivering results.
7. Adheres to high ethical standards.
8. Personal Time Management skills.
9. Contributes to improving patient's experience.
10. Involves patients in decisions about their care.
11. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
12. Demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.

Other

1. Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites.

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.