About this role
Job summary
Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust - Locally Employed Doctor - CT3+ in Anaesthetics
The end date of this contract will be the 02nd February 2027, regardless of when the successful candidate is appointed.
Applications are invited for a LED role in Anaesthetics at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, operating at least an CT3 or equivalent level.
This post will be based at Harrogate District Hospital. The successful applicant will join the existing 23 Consultants and 16 SAS doctors in Anaesthesia.
*Please note, this job will close early once sufficient number of applications have been received, applicants are therefore encouraged to ensure their applications are submitted as early as possible*
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the additional job description for more details.
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetic department that has full ACSA accreditation and an ICU recently rated as outstanding by the CQC.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars. Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see detailed attached job description for the full details. Please see below a brief:
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the elective lists for all specialties.
To undertake pre-operative assessment, obtain consent for anaesthetic procedures and prescribe pre-medication.
Understand the implications of critical illness and provide appropriate anaesthetic management for medical and surgical critically ill patients.
To participate in the resident on-call rota across acute theatres and obstetrics
Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME) and mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
FRCA or equivalent
Experience Essential
Previous anaesthetic experience with sufficient experience to undertake solo clinical practice with distant consultant supervision in theatres, equivalent to ST3 experience. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
Desirable
Experience of working in the NHS. Previous anaesthetic experience with sufficient experience to undertake solo clinical practice with distant consultant supervision in critical care.
Experience Essential
One year post registration experience in Anaesthesia. Current experience in Critical Care Medicine
Desirable
Experience in subspecialty complementary to the department
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)