About this role
Job summary
Liverpool Women's Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT3/ST4 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Liverpool Womens Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT3/ST4 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months.
It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of theAnaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Womens Hospital Crown Street.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Clinical Care
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Professional behavior
Desirable
- Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g. Rotem
Qualifications / Training/Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ICM (Basic Competency) or equivalent experience of 3 month training post
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency) or equivalent of 3 month training post
- Life support skills
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
- Evidence of Human Factors Training, PROMPT or MOET Training
- Experience working within the NHS
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).
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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
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital Trust
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)