Job overview

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bed acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000.  This appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England) 2002.

This post is a 2 year post in which modular training in some or all aspects of anaesthesia will be offered including General Surgery, Urology, Dental, Major Colorectal Surgery, Intensive Care Unit, Major Head and Neck Surgery, ENT Surgery, Bariatrics and Paediatric Surgery.  These will be dependent on the successful applicant’s educational requirements.

Teaching will be provided to prepare for fellowship exams and to support clinical learning.

The post-holder may expect to receive training in Obstetric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, as well as General Anaesthetic experience, depending on their requirements.  The department supports staff who wish to take the final FRCA exams.  The post-holder will also be encouraged to participate in audit, research & educational opportunities.

The post-holder will participate in a full-shift rota pattern.  This covers Obstetrics, Intensive Care or Emergency Theatre out of hours depending on appointee’s experience & the cover requirement.

In order to be considered applicants must have at least three years’ experience in Anaesthetics.

Main duties of the job

LUTON & DUNSTABLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Medical Training Initiative posts in Anaesthetics

MTI trainees will work alongside UK anaesthetic trainees and duties and responsibilities of the posts include;

• Pre-operative assessment, Anaesthetics and early post-operative care for both routine and emergency surgery patients in and out of hours.
• Providing Obstetrics cover both in hours and out of hours

Providing cover for the Critical Care service both in hours and out of hours including covering cardiac arrests and paediatric resuscitation. 

Working for our organisation

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you’re still unsure, you can find lots of information on COVID-19 vaccines and the booking process on the NHS Website.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.