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Job summary

Main area
ACCT - Anaesthetics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT3-5)
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (with a possible further 6 months subject to negotiations.)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
40 hours per week
Job ref
156-MS-3925
Employer
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Town
Truro
Salary
£55,329 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Trust post in Anaesthetics - CT3 Equivalent

NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT3-5)

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our trainees in the provision of daytime anaesthesia in a supervised capacity. Training and supervision will be provided in a manner similar to our existing trainees and will take into account the candidate’s educational requirements. In addition, the successful candidate would partake in the senior anaesthetic trainee or obstetric trainee on-call rota, alongside ST3 and CT-level anaesthetic trainees. 

Main duties of the job

·         Partake in the day-to-day running of operating lists in all specialties, under both direct and indirect supervision.

·         Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of anaesthesia for on-call and elective daytime surgery.

·         To share with colleagues, responsibility for the Obstetric and Senior Anaesthetic Trainee on-call rota.

·         To cover the Critical Care Unit to intermediate training standards.

·         To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in Continuing Medical Education (CME).

·         To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.

·         To attend Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust meetings as appropriate.

·         Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of- hours responsibilities.

Working for our organisation

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.  

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. 

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. 

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. 

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right hand side 

 To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: 

  • Identity Checks 
  • Professional registration and qualification checks 
  • Employment history and reference checks 
  • Work health assessments 
  • Criminal record check standards 
  • Right to work checks 

For further information please visit: 

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Primary FRCA MCQ exam pass and application for Primary OSCE/viva exam
  • GMC Registration with a licence to practice..
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Possession of Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Possession of Initial Obstetric Anaesthesia Competence certificate (or equivalent).
  • Two years of Anaesthesia experience in a recognized training post as ACCS or CT-level trainee or equivalent.
  • Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing anaesthesia for operating lists with distant supervision.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr William Fox
Job title
Consultant Anaesthetist - Joint colleague tutor
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01872 258195
Additional information

Dr Katharine Sprigge - Consultant Anaesthetist, joint college tutor.

[email protected]

 

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