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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Core Trainee (CT3-5)
Contract
6 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 48 hours per week
Job ref
297-6428894
Employer
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Town
Gateshead
Salary
£55,329 PA pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

CT3 Equivalent Post in Anaesthetics and Critical Care

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

In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible  

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.

PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register  or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required. 

All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.

 

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a CT3 level anaesthetist to join committed team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead. This is a 6 months locum post and is available on a full time basis, aiming to fulfil requirements for completion of Stage 1 training on the 2021 Anaesthetic curriculum. We will support the successful applicant in completing the certificate of equivalence to stage 1 training.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will need to be able to contribute to the junior out-of-hours resident cover for theatres, maternity, and Critical Care with indirect consultant supervision. Evidence of competence in Obstetric anaesthesia, and intra- and inter-hospital transfer of critically ill patients will be required. It is expected that the candidate’s time will be split between anaesthetics/obstetrics and critical care as service dictate. The opportunity for foundation teaching might be available to interested candidates.

Working for our organisation

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The CT3 Equivalent anaesthetics post has been designed to permit the successful candidate to develop and maintain skills in Anaesthetics and Critical Care, suitable for application to ST4 post in either discipline. The post will comprise of 6 months working in both anaesthetics (Theatre/Maternity) and critical care rota, including on-calls. The timing of these rotations will be by discussion with the rota maker and RCoA College Tutor. Although, this post is for 6 months, there is scope for further extension based on mutual agreement. We will work with the successful candidate towards completion of top-up training equivalent to 6 months of CT3 in the 2021 anaesthetic curriculum. The successful candidate will be supported in the same way as those in deanery supported teaching posts, including study leave.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to participate fully in the SpR and ST educational programme, and in clinical governance activities. Since the post also involves emergency duties, the applicant will need to be experienced in the resuscitation, stabilization and transfer of patients to our regional tertiary referral centers. It is essential that the successful candidate has achieved Initial Assessment of Obstetric competencies. Further experience in obstetrics is also essential. This post is intended for a doctor who has completed 2 years of core anaesthetic training or 3 years of ACCS (anaesthetics) training in a deanery approved post, with completion of all required modules up to that stage (either complete core level training certificate or awaiting primary FRCA only).

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • Initial Assessment of Competency in anaesthesia
  • Initial Assessment of Obstetric Competencies
  • Basic training in Intensive Care Medicine
  • GMC Registration
  • NHS experience

Desirable

Desirable criteria
  • Primary FRCA
  • Current ATLS/APLS/ALS or similar course certificate
  • Further experience in obstetric anaesthesia and critical care

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Rohit Garkoti
Job title
Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01914456476
Additional information

Further information is available from either Dr Rohit Garkoti, Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics, or Dr Vaughan Jones, Clinical Lead for Critical Care. (via Alison Anderson on 0191 4456476).

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