Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
A Specialty Doctor post in Anaesthesia is available now at the Oxford University Hospitals. The post will be based jointly with the Horton Hospital and Oxford hospitals. This is a replacement post. Candidates are highly recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact one of the following clinicians: Dr Jenny Thompson, Clinical Lead HGH, Dept of Anaesthesia, Horton General Hospital, Oxford Road, Banbury, OX16 9AL. Tel 01295 229067. Email: Jennifer.thompson@ouh.nhs.uk
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will participate in the resident anaesthetic junior on-call rota and be responsible for providing elective and emergency anaesthesia for the surgical specialties listed below. In addition, the post holder will provide emergency airway support to the hospital and be involved in the initial resuscitation and transfer of critically ill patients. The rota will consist of a mixture of normal days, long days, and nights. It is expected that the successful applicant will perform duties appropriate to the grade and his/her level of experience.
1. General Surgery (including paediatrics, breast and colorectal)
2. Gynaecology
3. Urology
4. Oral Surgery
5. Paediatric Dental Surgery
6. Cataract and minor Eye Surgery
7. Plastic Surgery (including paediatrics)
8. Obstetrics or other specialty interest (by arrangement, in Oxford)
There is a trauma list each weekday afternoon. There is a liberal Day Surgery policy.
About Us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will participate in the resident anaesthetic junior on-call rota and be responsible for providing elective and emergency anaesthesia for the surgical specialties listed above. In addition, the post holder will provide emergency airway support to the hospital and be involved in the initial resuscitation and transfer of critically ill patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* Full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
* Shall have completed at least five years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in anaesthesia
* Advanced Life Support
* Shall have equivalent experience and competencies
* Primary FRCA
* Final FRCA or equivalent
* ATLS, APLS or equivalent
* Formal transfer training
* Completion of core training in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
Experience
* Minimum 2 years recognised training at time of appointment in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, equivalent to that expected to be undertaken in a UK anaesthetic training programme.
* Broad anaesthetic experience equivalent to that gained in a UK district general hospital or teaching hospital anaesthetic dept.
* Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
* Experience in trauma anaesthesia
* Critical care transfer experience
* Ability to make decisions independently or recognize when help is required.
* At least 5 years' anaesthetics experience / PG training in anaesthesia, equivalent to that expected in a UK training programme
* Current NHS Experience
* Experience in intensive care
* Ability to undertake solo anaesthesia lists
Skills and Knowledge
* Experience of leading clinical teams
* Ability to work independently or recognize when help is needed. Ability to effectively prioritize, organize and manage clinical workload.
* Demonstrates a good understanding of this post
* Performs at the level expected of an anaesthetic registrar, participating in a resident on-call rota for anaesthetics
* Good personal and interpersonal skills
* Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills in English
* Basic IT skills
* Experience of routine clinical audit.
* Experience such as managing rotas, organising conferences, or chairing meetings
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
* Supporting an anaesthetic dept through ACSA
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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