Job summary Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine These are permanent posts. However, the successful candidate will initially be employed on a 6-month fixed term contact basis, whilst being assessed against the required competencies pertaining to the ability to safely provide out-of-hours cover on our on-call rota (similar to the IAC/IAOC). The permanent contract will be subject to you achieving all competencies. Where these are not achieved the fixed term contract may be extended for a further duration. This is a replacement post and we invite applications from enthusiastic anaesthetists to join our friendly and forward thinking team based at Leighton Hospital. Leighton Hospital is situated on the outskirts of Crewe in Cheshire. This location benefits from a great position in the Cheshire countryside, surrounded by green fields and close to many charming small towns and villages. The Peak District and North Wales are within easy reach, and there are also good transport connections to Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London. The Trust retained its 'Good' rating by the CQC in April 2020, has a good reputation for research and benefits from some of the very latest clinical facilities; these include Critical Care, neonatal intensive care, a suite of state-of-the-art theatres and a dedicated day case Treatment Centre. The Trust has invested significantly in recent years in clinical expansion. Main duties of the job A formal job plan review will be undertaken between the appointee and the Clinical Lead, three months after the commencement date of the appointment. This job plan will be agreed by the Associate Medical Director. The job plan will be reviewed at least annually by the Clinical Lead. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out the Specialty Doctor's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of the Specialty Doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. The posts would involve a period of induction, with the job plan for the first month based on the timetable shown below (this is illustrative and exact days may vary): Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday AM SPA (1.0 PA) Theatre (1.25 PA) Theatre (1.25 PA) Obstetric (1.25 PA) Critical care (1.25 PA) PM Theatre (0.25 PA) 1in 4 weeks Theatre (1.25 PA) Obstetric (1.25 PA) Critical care (1.25 PA) The post is offered at 10 Programmed Activities, to increase to 12 PAs with on-call commitment after the induction period (or when completed assessments). About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata (based on a 10 PA contract) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-S&C-5970 Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Further information regarding these posts are available on the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Further information regarding these posts are available on the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia. Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Desirable Acute care: up to date APLS/EPALS Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia. Compencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in emergency anaesthesia, critical care, and obstetric anaesthesia Desirable Experience: Significant experience in the NHS Communication skills Essential Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making. Personal Skills Essential Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams. Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions. Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology. Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching Desirable Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job. Probity Essential Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Commitment to ongoing professional development Essential Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Fitness to Practise Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practise Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely Eligibility Essential Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice ogood relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia. Clinical Skills & Experience Essential Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job. Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job. Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job. Desirable Acute care: up to date APLS/EPALS Postgraduate qualifications: FRCA (or equivalent) Primary FRCA Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia. Compencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in emergency anaesthesia, critical care, and obstetric anaesthesia Desirable Experience: Significant experience in the NHS Communication skills Essential Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives. Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options. Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making. Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making. Personal Skills Essential Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team. Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams. Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions. Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology. Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement Essential Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors. Audit: evidence of active participation in audit. Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching Desirable Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job. Probity Essential Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues. Commitment to ongoing professional development Essential Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)