Job summary
This post will be on average 11.5 PAs a week, with 1.5 PA will be available for continuing professional development.
Sessions are not fixed and will cover theatres and potentially the obstetric unit and intensive care unit (subject to the post holder's experience), as necessary to cover service need. Surgical specialities at Russells Hall Hospital include vascular surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ENT, urology, gynaecology and ophthalmic surgery.
Main duties of the job
- The normal working day will consist of covering clinical sessions from 08:00 to 18:00 (including pre and post-operative clinical care).
- Daytime sessions will cover theatres and potentially the obstetric unit or intensive care unit, as per rota and according to experience and service need. The weekly rota is managed and communicated through CLWRota, a commercial rostering app.
- Be expected to participate in all departmental activities, including audit, sharing the administrative responsibilities and contributing to the further development of the department.
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There are no oncall commitments with this post, however, with an influx of new starter pre-IAC anaesthetic trainees who do not participate in the on-call rota between August and November each year, oncall cover could be expected between this period. These can be based on critical care, obstetrics, or theatres as mutually agreeable.
- Be required to take an active part in clinical governance, ensuring that his/her practice conforms to evidence/research based practice.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.
This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.
We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.
At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent qualification
- Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practice
- FRCA or equivalent qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Minimal four years recent anaesthetics experience
- ALS provider status
Desirable
- Obstetric and Critical Care experience
- APLS/EPLS
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit +/- QIP
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russell's Hall Hospital
Pensnet Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ