About this role
Job summary
The post holder will complement existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in intensive care medicine and anaesthesia.
The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and will have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Opportunities are available at The Royal Oldham Hospital for experienced doctors who can provide demonstrable expertise in intensive care and anaesthesia in order to deliver a high-quality independent service and manage complex cases with reference to a consultant.
This post will involve 3 month rotating blocks between intensive care including some days within theatres, then a 3-month block of purely theatres and maternity. This pattern will continue over the 2-year fixed term.
The appointment is for two years fixed term with the potential for extension by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
During the Anaesthesia 3-month blocks, the post holder will be responsible, under the supervision of the consultant, for the day-to-day care of patients covering lists in theatre across the surgical specialties. You will be expected to play a full part in the relevant departmental rota. This will include on call days and nights on either the theatre oncall or maternity rota depending on experience. We will aim to get the applicant competency in Obstetrics Anaesthesia if needed so that future anaesthesia blocks can include obstetric oncall. Applicants with appropriate experience may be allocated daytime solo lists with a named consultant supervisor.
During the post, you will be assigned an educational supervisor and have regular appraisals with help to build your portfolio. Time will be allotted to attend local teaching. You will be expected with other team members to participate in audit and quality improvement projects in the department.
About us
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council (or demonstrates eligibility to apply for registration and license)
Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical qualification (e.g. MBChB) Relevant full time postgraduate training (or equivalent) gained on a part time or flexible basis, or as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies as a Fixed Term Specialty Trainee; ideally relevant time should have been spent in anaesthesia and intensive care
Desirable
Adult life support provider
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience Essential
Ability to safely manage a range of critically unwell patients with distant supervision or until consultant help arrives. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge & training as per The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine or Royal College of Anaesthetists. Equivalent knowledge and experience in excess of basic level training. Ability to independently manage airways with drugs Excellent written & verbal communication skills in order to be able to write & present reports at board level
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.
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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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)