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Trust Grade Registrar - Anaesthetics & Critical Care
MT04
Main area Anaesthetics Grade MT04 Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (Up to 48 hours per week) Job ref 345-ANA7132827
Site North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary pro rata, per annum Closing 24/04/2025 23:59
We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation, however our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
Job overview
*Advert may close early if sufficient volume of applications is reached*
Applications are invited for the position of Trust Grade Registrar in Anaesthetics & Critical Care at the University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool. This is a fixed term position.
Applicants should be fully registered with the General Medical Council with a license to practice and have achieved CT1 and CT2 competencies or equivalent with competence in pre and post-operative management of patient care. Applicants must possess a broad range of skills and experience required to work within a busy operating department and critical care unit.
The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in operating theatres or obstetrics.
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check with the Disclosure Barring Service check (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact Dr Prabhakar Parathaman, Consultant & Clinical Director for Anaesthetics on 01642 624167.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to play an active role in all aspects of anaesthetics and critical care team commitments. The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post-holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in the operating theatres or obstetrics.
The department’s activities cover a range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Day Case Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Dental & Maxillofacial surgery. The department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for Schedule l Training.
It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work. Day-to-day management of patients, including liaising with multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. Work cooperatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care. Ensure accurate record of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice. Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable. Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star & Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to play an active role in all aspects of the anaesthetics and critical care team commitments.
The post holder will be working on a 1 in 8 resident on-call rota with prospective cover on a full shift pattern. While on-call the post-holder will cover intensive care unit or anaesthesia for emergency operations in the operating theatres or obstetrics.
The department’s activities cover a range of surgical specialties including General Surgery, Day Case Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Plastics, Dental and Maxillofacial surgery. A consultant led service for ICU, Obstetrics, Acute & Chronic Pain is also provided. The department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for Schedule l Training.
It is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
Day-to-day management of patients, including liaising with multi-disciplinary team. Responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
Work cooperatively with colleagues and to respect their contribution to patient care.
Ensure accurate record of patient care episodes and outcomes as well as effective communication with nursing and professional staff in relation to patient care.
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (London) with a license to practice. Possession of the primary FRCA or equivalent is desirable. Applications from clinicians unable to work full-time will also be considered.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of appointment
Experience
* General medical experience.
* Evidence of passing SHO competencies
* Aptitude for practical skills necessary for Anaesthesia
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.
* ALS
* ACLS, APLS or ATLS.
**Please note - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early**
Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre-employment screening:
Disclosure and Barring Scheme(previously Criminal Records Bureau)
Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust's Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the recruitment team on 01642 624023.
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust.
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this post please contact a member of our recruitment team on 01642 624023 quoting the vacancy reference.
The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust’s policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained and promoted according to ability and job requirements only. As such we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, and nationality, and marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.
Disability
The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people. If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 624023.
As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.
We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.
What does this mean?
We proactively demonstrate our forces-friendly credentials within our recruitment and selection processes, by having a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for those indicated as part of the Armed Forces Community. We engage with our local and regional Career Transition Partnership representatives and are a member of Step Into Health. We employ veterans and reservists from differing branches of the Armed Forces and actively promote our positive policies for the Armed Forces Community, including our Special Leave policy. We advocate support for defence people issues, including facilitating easier access to Healthcare Services for our patients within the AF Community. We have supported employees through Reservist training, through additional leave for their training and ongoing support under our Special Leave policy.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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