Job summary

We have vacancies for Trust doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset (Poole and Bournemouth Hospitals) to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetists with 2-3 or more years' experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicants will provide anaesthesia cover for theatre work with onsite distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist. There will also be a commitment to critical care both in and out of hours. The timetable is based around a 40 hour contract. Salary enhancements will be offered for addition and unsocial hours. This is a 6-12 month post with extension possible.

Main duties of the job

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist out of hours. Additionally they will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants. There will be opportunities for career development which the department will support.

The department is able to accommodate different levels of experience; however newly appointed post holders will be expected to at least provide overnight Intensive Care cover, including airway skills.

About us

In the National Staff Survey our trust was recognised as the top trust in the country in which to work. And as a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient, analysing complex clinical signs, findings from physical examination, patient history and investigation results to diagnose medical/surgical conditions whilst considering differential diagnoses and initiating treatment.
• Works autonomously in recognised situations.
• Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events and captures the learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery
• To develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required
• Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers, provide them with details of additional agencies available for emotional support in hospital or upon discharge as appropriate.
• To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries
• Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities, health care professionals or agencies, ensuring accurate written and verbal communication
• Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable
• Documents in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation and plan of care.
• Undertakes daily reviews of critical care patients and formulates and discusses plans on Consultant ward rounds.
• To actively support the discharge planning process of patients and communicates with the receiving area/team discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help from a range of multiagency and interprofessional resources in their practices.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient; discerning when confidential information should be shared in order to maintain safe conditions for healthcare practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Recognised basic Medical Degree
• 2.Full GMC registration
• 3.3 years' experience in the speciality at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence
• 4.Successful completion of ALS (or equivalent) in last 3 years.

Desirable

• 1.Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia or equivalent
• 2.Part 1 FRCA or equivalent.Final FRCA or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

• 1.Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• 2.Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• 3.Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• 4.Sound general medical knowledge.
• 5.Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team
• 6.All round general experience in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care
• 7.An understanding of the NHS management structure and clinical governance.
• 8.Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibility.

Desirable

• 1.Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency based programme.
• 2.Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process.

Skills

Essential

• 1.Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• 2.Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• 3.Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• 4.Sound general medical knowledge.
• 5.Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.

Other Requirements

Essential

• 1.Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety.
• 2.Evidence of interest in preoperative care with aim of optimising patient pathway.
• 3.Evidence of interest in quality assurance and improvement.
• 4.Understands the principles of medical audit and research
• 5.An understanding of CPD and evidence of its existence.
• 6.An understanding of the process of medical education and current approaches to this. An understanding of the needs of trainees.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Honesty and reliability
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Resilience and remain calm under pressure
• Caring attitude to patients
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Willingness to work in partnership with management
• oWillingness to accept the need to implement trust, directorate and departmental priorities

Language Requirement

Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role

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