About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term 6 month position with the potential to extend to a year for a candidate interesting in pursuing a career in anaesthetics. The post will commence at the start of August in line with national rotations.
Our department has a reputation for encouraging individual interests and we are delighted to be able to offer the applicant a choice of sub-specialty interest. The department provides the full range of DGH anaesthesia including Orthopaedic, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, ENT and Oral Surgery lists. The successful candidate would be encouraged and supported to participate in education, audit or quality improvement projects.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly department that works collaboratively with other specialties and we are honoured to have recently been awarded Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation (ACSA) by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
ST3 level or equivalent (completed RCOA Stage 1 training or equivalent)
Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would join the registrar 1:8 emergency on call rota. This on-call tier has primary responsibility to cover the emergency theatre, but also supports more junior CT2-3 colleagues covering obstetrics out-of-hours. It is therefore essential that any applicant has the ability to provide anaesthetic cover to labour ward. There is 24/7 consultant cover for theatres, labour ward and ICU.
Objectives of the fellowship would depend on the sub-speciality interest agreed. Please see the attachment below for more detail about the sub-specialties on offer.
About us
Our theatres provide elective, emergency and trauma surgery within multiple operating theatres allowing a throughput of ~26,000 cases each year. The department works with the multi-disciplinary team from numerous specialities; including ENT, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, General surgery etc. to deliver surgical care safely and of a high standard. The department works to support the latest technologies, such as robotic surgery and have two state of the art Robots used for urology, upper GI and colorectal surgeries.
The main site at RBH comprises of 19 operating theatres, in three separate complexes and one ring fenced Elective Orthopaedic Unit. South Wing Theatres - 7 theatres Redlands Theatres - Ring fenced Orthopaedic Unit, 4 theatres. Central Theatres - 5 theatres Maternity Theatres - 3 theatres, 1 procedural room Prince Charles Eye Unit and West Berkshire Community Hospital provide elective services within a self-contained day bed unit:
West Berkshire - comprises of 2 operating theatres and 1 procedural room Prince Charles Eye Unit - comprises of 2 operating theatres. The team specialise in Ophthalmology only within the unit. The department also supports services provided in Interventional and diagnostic Radiology, as well as external contracts with BHFT Dental Surgery, Prospect Park and Broadmoor.
Job description Job responsibilities
Objectives of the fellowship would depend on the sub-speciality interest agreed. Please see the attachment below for more detail about the sub-specialties on offer.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent Primary FRCA
Desirable
FRCA final or equivalent e.g. FANZCA Provider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS
Clinical Experience Essential
Experience of working in the NHS At least ST3 level or equivalent (completed RCOA Stage 1 training or equivalent) Ability to provide anaesthetic cover for labour ward with remote supervision e.g. as evidenced by completion of Basic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IAOC)
Desirable
Post registration experience of working in specialties relevant to anaesthesia Motivated to actively engage in the chosen fellowship sub-speciality (bariatrics, education, digital, research and development or general
Audit, Research, Teaching Essential
Good IT skills
Desirable
Evidence of active participation in audit activities and quality improvement implementation Evidence of teaching experience
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team Reflects on performance and knows when to ask for help
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.
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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)