Job summary
The post will be based at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, but the post holder will be required to work at other sites within the Trust.
Applications are welcome from candidates wishing to work full or part time in Anaesthetics. In the course of his/her work the job holder liaises with nursing, professional and technical, social work and administrative staff.
An educational supervisor will be assigned to provide support. Appraisal and Job Planning is carried out at regular intervals, and forwarded to the specialty lead. The programme of training for each individual doctor will be flexible depending on his/her particular needs and stage of training.
The post currently attracts a discretionary recruitment premium of up to 10% (based on basic salary) per annum. This is payable for up to 4 years and is reviewed by the Trust on an annual basis.
Main duties of the job
The department of anaesthetics works across the Trust, although all Consultants have a site base for their on-call. There is an expectation that all anaesthetists will be willing and able to work sessions in both hospitals to enable all to maintain a full range of anaesthetic skills.
The case mix and anaesthetic on-calls are different at both sites and consequently are described separately below.
About us
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring a safe and high quality of patient care underpinned by our Trust values. It is expected that all employees demonstrate their commitment to these in their daily activity.
In addition to this you may be asked 'Values-based interview questions at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for more information about this post.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
- Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
- Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Desirable
- Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree
- Other relevant postgraduate qualification
- Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
- Evidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive care
- On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
- A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
- A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Desirable
- Qualifications in teaching/instructing
- Experience of development of teaching resources
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
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
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG