Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant. It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties maybe in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM and General theatres.
We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post, and would welcome in-person visits
Main duties of the job
Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM
Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment in 2023. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Dr Andrew Biffen, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Borys Topor, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Tom Bradley, CESR lead
All members of the department can be contacted via ourdepartmental secretary, on 01752 439207.
Undergraduate Medical Education
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.
About us
We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Final FRCA
- Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
- Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties
Desirable
- Post registration clinical experience in complimentary specialities
- ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
- ATLS or equivalent
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
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Anaesthetic Department
Plymouth,
PL6 8DH