There are 3 posts available, all are newly funded posts to support the recent opening of 2 new theatres. They are available on a whole time / less than full time / job share basis as appropriate (10 PAs). These posts offer exciting opportunities for highly motivated anaesthetists to join a dynamic, expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust based at Whiston and St Helens Hospitals.
Applicants are required to hold Membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK or equivalent qualifications), to be fully registered with the General Medical Council, and to be on the Specialist Register or due to obtain their CCT within six months of the date of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 5th November, 2024
Main duties of the job
The Department provides anaesthetic services for elective surgery in: General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Burns Surgery, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Gynaecology. The Trust has taken delivery of a surgical robot. The first robot assisted operation took place at the end of April 2022. Currently, Colorectal, Gynaecological and urological robotic surgery is well established. The Trust is the only Trust in Merseyside undertaking emergency and elective Bariatric surgery.
The department also provides emergency anaesthetic cover for these services on a 24-hour basis.
There are presently more than 14 orthopaedic trauma lists, 10 daytime plastic surgery trauma lists, and 15 daytime general emergency sessions provided per week on the Whiston site.
The Department also provides a 24-hour epidural service for analgesia during labour, and a 24-hour anaesthetic service for obstetric emergencies including caesarean sections.
Surgery in the Trust is undertaken on both the Whiston Hospital and St Helens Hospital sites. These are approximately 15 minutes drive apart.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the supporting documents heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
A £338 million (PFI) investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern state of the art health care facilities for the treatment and care of patients. The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk, and Newton hospitals.
Whiston Hospital
Whiston Hospital is a busy teaching hospital which provides a comprehensive range of acute Medical and Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Maternity Services, Paediatrics and Medicine for Older People.
St Helens Hospital
St Helens Hospital is an Ambulatory Care Centre providing Intermediate Care and Day Surgery.
Southport Hospital
Southport Hospital is a General Hospital that includes adults accident and emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialities.
Ormskirk Hospital
Ormskirk Hospital is a General Hospital and provides womens and childrens services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care.
Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire
Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life.
Distance to Liverpool City Centre:
From Whiston Hospital 13.3 miles
From St Helens Hospital 15 miles
From Southport Hospital 19.9 miles
From Ormskirk Hospital 18.1 miles
Distance to Manchester City Centre:
From Whiston Hospital - 26.6 miles
From St Helens Hospital 27.7 miles
From Southport Hospital 42.4 miles
From Ormskirk Hospital 35.4 miles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* FRCA Diploma or equivalent
* Minimum of 7 years experience in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Desirable
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Stage 3 Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
* Stage 3 Training in Orthopaedic Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
* Stage 3 Training in Day Case Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
* General Duties Anaesthesia (Stage 3 or equivalent)
Desirable
* Experience in Bariatric or Robotic anaesthesia
* Stage 3 Training (or equivalent) in Regional Anaesthesia
* Peri-operative Training
* Advanced Training (or equivalent) in Head, neck, maxillo-facial and dental surgery Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
Skills
Essential
* Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances
* Demonstrates ability to undertake robust audit within team structure within the last 3 years.
* Knowledge and understanding of research methodology in Anaesthesia
* Knowledge and understanding of the process of Clinical Governance
* Evidence of appropriate teaching experience within the last 3 years
* Experience of teaching medical under-graduates, operating theatre staff and other non medical staff.
* Ability to teach and train postgraduate doctors in the theory and practice of anaesthesia
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
Desirable
* Knowledge and understanding of the process of Clinical Governance
* Evidence of relevant academic achievements, e.g. degrees, awards, in the last 3 years.
* Peer reviewed recent publications (impact factor 1 or greater within 5 years) in the field of anaesthesia
* Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Educational Supervisor
* Formal training in theory and practice of clinical teaching and methods of appraisal and assessment of trainees in anaesthesia
Other
Essential
* Basic word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentational Skills
* Broad awareness of NHS organisation and day to day management of Anaesthetic Department
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