Trust Grade Doctor (CT2 Equivalent) in Anaesthetics
Trust Doctor (CT2 Equivalent) in Anaesthesia, based at the Hammersmith Hospital for six months in the first instance, subject to satisfactory assessments. A minimum of six months prior anaesthetic experience is required for this post. The post is suitable to contribute to a CT3 equivalent/Stage 1 'top-up' year.
Hammersmith Hospital is home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre, has three large cancer treatment centres (hepatobiliary, upper GI and gynaecology) and a specialist cardiac service with a 24/7 primary angioplasty centre, cardiac and thoracic surgery and intensive care. In addition, it covers a broad range of other surgical specialities including endocrine, urology, obstetrics and infertility.
Hammersmith Hospital is famous for its research achievements and has a large community of Imperial College London postgraduate medical students and researchers.
Main duties of the job
General elective anaesthetic care
Theatre list allocations change on a weekly basis which will allow the post holder to experience all of the anaesthetic subspecialties on offer at the Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision. Over 80% of Hammersmith operating lists are designated consultant-delivered training lists.
General anaesthetic duties include preoperative assessment, intra-operative care and post-operative management of theatre cases.
In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover cardiac arrests and the acute pain service when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover, and is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and the 2016 junior doctor contract.
Whilst on call the post holder is expected to be proactive and liaise effectively with the emergency theatre sister, anaesthetic registrar and relevant surgical specialities to prioritise the emergency workload and facilitate the timely management of any emergency theatre bookings. They are expected to respect other team members' roles and to work constructively within the anaesthetic and theatre teams. They are expected to respond promptly and politely when called for assistance.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibilities include specialties on Hammersmith site: renal (incl transplantation), urology, gynaecology (incl pelvic oncology), endocrine, hepatobiliary, upper GI & cardiothoracics.
General responsibilities include theatre list allocations changing weekly, allowing the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision. General anaesthetic duties include pre-op assessment, intra-operative care and postoperative management of theatre cases. When on call, will cover cardiac arrests & acute pain service.
Scope and purpose of job description: A job description does not constitute a term & condition of employment. It is a guide to assist the employee to perform their job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC Registration
* Distinctions, prizes
Language
* Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
* Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice:
* History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Appropriate experience documented in log book
* Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
* Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
* Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (from Royal College of Anaesthetists) or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
* Understanding of principles of research
* Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical setting
* Has participated in research
* Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
* Additional teaching experience
Audit
* Experience of Audit
* Completed Audit Cycle
* Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
* Minimum of 6 months anaesthesia experience.
* Knowledge of UK Health Systems
* Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
* 12 month anaesthesia experience
* 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee 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.
Depending on experience £41,750 - £64,288 per annum plus London Weighting.
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