About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the position of Trust Grade Registrar in Anaesthetics & Critical Care at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool. This is a 2-year fixed term position. Applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practice and have achieved CT1 and CT2 competencies or equivalent with competence in pre and post-operative management of patience care. Applicants must possess a broad range of skills and experience required to work within a busy operating department and critical care unit. The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in operating theatres or obstetrics.
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check with the Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact Dr Austin Mathews, Consultant & Clinical Director for Anaesthetics on 01642 624167.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to play an active role in all aspects of anaesthetics and critical care team commitments. The post holder will be working on a 1:8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post-holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in the operating theatres or obstetrics.
The departments activities cover a range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Day Case Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Dental & Maxillofacial surgery. The department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for Schedule l Training.
It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Day-to-day management of patients, including liaising with multi-disciplinary team.Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. Work cooperatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care. Ensure accurate record of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice. Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable.Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high-quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star & Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post-holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in the operating theatres or obstetrics.
The departments activities cover a range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Day Case Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dental and Maxillofacial surgery. A consultant led service for ICU, Obstetrics,Acute & Chronic Pain is also provided. The department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for Schedule l Training.
It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
Day-to-day management of patients, including liaising with multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care.
Ensure accurate record of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice. Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable. Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice Evident of completion of basic anaesthesia training Completion of 6-month of ICM training (basic) Up-to-date ALS certification Completion of competencies in Obstetric anaesthesia in core curriculum
Desirable
Advanced Life Support Course Advanced Trauma Life Support Advanced Paediatric Life Support
Experience Essential
Good organisational ability and willingness to be flexible in accordance with the demands of team working Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agencies Able to organise and prioritise workload being aware and responsible of own limitations Demonstrate empathy when communicating with patients and relatives / carers, including responses to complaints Up-to-date with current medical practices Capacity to operative effectively under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive/pressurised situations Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand Experience in teaching junior colleagues.
Desirable
Commitment to team working
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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)