Trust Doctor in Anaesthetics
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Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Yorkshire, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 8
Job Description
TRUSTDOCTOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ANAESTHETICS (ST3-5 EQUIVALENT)
Weare inviting applications to fill our Trust Doctor vacancy at The LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Anaesthesia.
Thispost will commence as soon as possible and is fixed term for one years.
Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice by the intended start date.
Forfurther information please contact:
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Main duties of the job Thesuccessful applicant will have regular training lists across a broad spectrumof specialties as mutually agreed at interview and will contribute to the out of hours service by being part of the on call teamalongside the anaesthetic trainees. All out of hours call rotas at Leeds are a1 in 8 working pattern and are compliant with European Working Time Directivelegislation and the 2016 contract. When not working out of hours, successfulapplicants will have a mixture of consultant supervised and solo lists (whereappropriate).
LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY
Thesuccessful candidate will mainly have supervised theatre lists with Consultanttrainers but it is envisaged that the candidate will have the opportunity todevelop their own confidence in their areas of interest and work with localsupervision independently
Thesuccessful applicant will have a named consultant supervisor and undergoregular appraisal and actively take part in the GMC revalidation process.During these meetings any specific training requirements and educational goalscan be defined
TEACHINGAND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Thepost can provide the applicant experience in anaesthetic subspecialty blocksnot available in most hospitals subject to availability. It is envisaged thatsuch experience if appropriately documented and supported with work placedbased assessments and regular appraisal would be of benefit to those seeking tojoin speciality training in Anaesthesia
About us LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, With 3215 bedsand over
15,000staff employed over 6 sites, serving the UKs fifth largest city.
Ourdepartment provides anaesthetic and critical care provision across all thehospitals covering Major General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiac,Thoracics, Transplant (liver and kidney), Opthalmics, Vascular, Neuro, ENT,Maxillo facial surgery, Trauma and Plastic Surgery and training in general,neuro and cardiac intensive care medicine.
MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Thesuccessful candidate will join a team of over 150 Anaesthetic staff includingmore than 130 consultants and over 50 trainee anaesthetists. Full details ofthe department and staff are included in induction pack for successfulcandidates.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job responsibilities JobTitle: Trust Doctor in Anaesthesia
Grade:ST3-5
Siteand Location: St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary
INFORMATIONABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, With 3215 bedsand over
15,000staff employed over 6 sites, serving the UKs fifth largest city.
Ourdepartment provides anaesthetic and critical care provision across all thehospitals covering Major General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiac,Thoracics, Transplant (liver and kidney), Opthalmics, Vascular, Neuro, ENT,Maxillo facial surgery, Trauma and Plastic Surgery and training in general,neuro and cardiac intensive care medicine.
MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Thesuccessful candidate will join a team of over 150 Anaesthetic staff includingmore than 130 consultants and over 50 trainee anaesthetists. Full details ofthe department and staff are included in induction pack for successfulcandidates.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Pleasesee Person Specification
DUTIESOF THE POST
Thesuccessful applicant will have regular training lists across a broad spectrumof specialties as mutually agreed at interview and will be expected tocontribute to the out of hours service by being part of the on call teamalongside the anaesthetic trainees. All out of hours call rotas at Leeds area 1 in 8 working pattern and are compliant with European Working TimeDirective legislation and the 2016 contract. When not working out of hours,successful applicants will have a mixture of consultant supervised and sololists (where appropriate).
LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY
Thesuccessful candidate will mainly have supervised theatre lists withConsultant trainers but it is envisaged that the candidate will have theopportunity to develop their own confidence in their areas of interest andwork with local supervision independently.
Thesuccessful applicant will have a named consultant supervisor and undergoregular appraisal and actively take part in the GMC revalidation process.During these meetings any specific training requirements and educationalgoals can be defined.
TEACHINGAND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Thepost can provide the applicant experience in anaesthetic subspecialty blocksnot available in most hospitals subject to availability. It is envisaged thatsuch experience if appropriately documented and supported with work placedbased assessments and regular appraisal would be of benefit to those seekingto join speciality training in Anaesthesia.
Thereis an excellent range of postgraduate medical activities at Leeds TeachingHospitals directed by the PGME centre which has bases at both the LeedsGeneral Infirmary and St Jamess University Hospital.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is the main provider of postgraduate training inAnaesthesia in the West Yorkshire region. As such we have extensiveexperience of supporting and preparing trainees in their professional goalsof achieving the FRCA examinations and securing consultant positions. We havea highly skilled and motivated consultant body who maintain a strong interestin teaching, training and examining, and this culture will be of benefit tothose wishing to complete FRCA examinations.
TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals is the principle teaching hospital for the MedicalSchool at the University of Leeds and the post holder will be encouraged toparticipate fully in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Thispost is for an initial term of 1 year with the option to extend if mutuallyagreeable.
THELEEDS WAY VALUES
Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Accountable
Empowered
Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionallythe following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Thebeliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the jobrole. Emphasis should be on therequirements of the role not the individual when completing thissection. Examples might include:quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty,integrity etc.
TheTrust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of acandidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record orantecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedingshas been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determinethis issue at its sole discretion. Ifyou are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBSDisclosure Application Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment ofEx-offenders which is available on request.
InfectionControl
Thejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.
Patientand Public Involvement
TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services.
Person Specification Qualifications
Weare inviting applications to fill our Trust Doctor vacancy at The LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Department of Anaesthesia.
Thispost will commence as soon as possible and is fixed term for one years.
Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice by the intended start date.
Forfurther information please contact:
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Main duties of the job Thesuccessful applicant will have regular training lists across a broad spectrumof specialties as mutually agreed at interview and will contribute to the out of hours service by being part of the on call teamalongside the anaesthetic trainees. All out of hours call rotas at Leeds are a1 in 8 working pattern and are compliant with European Working Time Directivelegislation and the 2016 contract. When not working out of hours, successfulapplicants will have a mixture of consultant supervised and solo lists (whereappropriate).
LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY
Thesuccessful candidate will mainly have supervised theatre lists with Consultanttrainers but it is envisaged that the candidate will have the opportunity todevelop their own confidence in their areas of interest and work with localsupervision independently
Thesuccessful applicant will have a named consultant supervisor and undergoregular appraisal and actively take part in the GMC revalidation process.During these meetings any specific training requirements and educational goalscan be defined
TEACHINGAND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Thepost can provide the applicant experience in anaesthetic subspecialty blocksnot available in most hospitals subject to availability. It is envisaged thatsuch experience if appropriately documented and supported with work placedbased assessments and regular appraisal would be of benefit to those seeking tojoin speciality training in Anaesthesia
About us LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, With 3215 bedsand over
15,000staff employed over 6 sites, serving the UKs fifth largest city.
Ourdepartment provides anaesthetic and critical care provision across all thehospitals covering Major General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiac,Thoracics, Transplant (liver and kidney), Opthalmics, Vascular, Neuro, ENT,Maxillo facial surgery, Trauma and Plastic Surgery and training in general,neuro and cardiac intensive care medicine.
MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Thesuccessful candidate will join a team of over 150 Anaesthetic staff includingmore than 130 consultants and over 50 trainee anaesthetists. Full details ofthe department and staff are included in induction pack for successfulcandidates.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job responsibilities JobTitle: Trust Doctor in Anaesthesia
Grade:ST3-5
Siteand Location: St Jamess University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary
INFORMATIONABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the UK, With 3215 bedsand over
15,000staff employed over 6 sites, serving the UKs fifth largest city.
Ourdepartment provides anaesthetic and critical care provision across all thehospitals covering Major General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Cardiac,Thoracics, Transplant (liver and kidney), Opthalmics, Vascular, Neuro, ENT,Maxillo facial surgery, Trauma and Plastic Surgery and training in general,neuro and cardiac intensive care medicine.
MEDICALSTAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT
Thesuccessful candidate will join a team of over 150 Anaesthetic staff includingmore than 130 consultants and over 50 trainee anaesthetists. Full details ofthe department and staff are included in induction pack for successfulcandidates.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Pleasesee Person Specification
DUTIESOF THE POST
Thesuccessful applicant will have regular training lists across a broad spectrumof specialties as mutually agreed at interview and will be expected tocontribute to the out of hours service by being part of the on call teamalongside the anaesthetic trainees. All out of hours call rotas at Leeds area 1 in 8 working pattern and are compliant with European Working TimeDirective legislation and the 2016 contract. When not working out of hours,successful applicants will have a mixture of consultant supervised and sololists (where appropriate).
LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITY
Thesuccessful candidate will mainly have supervised theatre lists withConsultant trainers but it is envisaged that the candidate will have theopportunity to develop their own confidence in their areas of interest andwork with local supervision independently.
Thesuccessful applicant will have a named consultant supervisor and undergoregular appraisal and actively take part in the GMC revalidation process.During these meetings any specific training requirements and educationalgoals can be defined.
TEACHINGAND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING
Thepost can provide the applicant experience in anaesthetic subspecialty blocksnot available in most hospitals subject to availability. It is envisaged thatsuch experience if appropriately documented and supported with work placedbased assessments and regular appraisal would be of benefit to those seekingto join speciality training in Anaesthesia.
Thereis an excellent range of postgraduate medical activities at Leeds TeachingHospitals directed by the PGME centre which has bases at both the LeedsGeneral Infirmary and St Jamess University Hospital.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals is the main provider of postgraduate training inAnaesthesia in the West Yorkshire region. As such we have extensiveexperience of supporting and preparing trainees in their professional goalsof achieving the FRCA examinations and securing consultant positions. We havea highly skilled and motivated consultant body who maintain a strong interestin teaching, training and examining, and this culture will be of benefit tothose wishing to complete FRCA examinations.
TheLeeds Teaching Hospitals is the principle teaching hospital for the MedicalSchool at the University of Leeds and the post holder will be encouraged toparticipate fully in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Thispost is for an initial term of 1 year with the option to extend if mutuallyagreeable.
THELEEDS WAY VALUES
Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Accountable
Empowered
Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionallythe following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Thebeliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the jobrole. Emphasis should be on therequirements of the role not the individual when completing thissection. Examples might include:quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty,integrity etc.
TheTrust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of acandidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record orantecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedingshas been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form. The Trust reserves the right to determinethis issue at its sole discretion. Ifyou are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBSDisclosure Application Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.
LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment ofEx-offenders which is available on request.
InfectionControl
Thejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust Infection Control policies, in particular by practicing UniversalInfection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before andafter contact with patients and their environment.
Patientand Public Involvement
TheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services.
Person Specification Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Primary FRCA examination or equivalent
- Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues demonstrated by one of the following
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. OR
- Achieved minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application . click apply for full job details