University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
About
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on the 1st October 2020 when Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust merged with Poole Hospital.
Hospitals covered by the Trust include: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB
Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX
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Key details
Location
SiteUniversity Hospitals DorsetAddressCastle Lane EastTownBournemouthPostcodeBH7 7DWMajor / Minor RegionDorset
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanent: Probationary period 6 monthsHours42 hours per week
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
Salary£61,825 Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04))
Specialty
Main areaAnaesthesia
As
University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches youll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, were also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job Overview
We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist. There will also be opportunity to work in a newly established enhanced perioperative care unit from January 2025.
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.
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To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit or Obstetric unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or Anaesthetist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient to diagnose medical/surgical conditions and initiate treatment.
- Works autonomously in recognised situations, including operating theatres and obstetrics
- Where appropriate, provide anaesthetic services under distant supervision
- Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events.
- 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.
- To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries
- Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities.
- 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.
- Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Please Note
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.
This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
Applicant requirements
warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- GMC Registration
- 3 years experience in the speciality at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia or equivalent
- Part 1 FRCA or equivalent.Final FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
- Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
- Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
- Medical Knowledge
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
- All round general experience in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care
- An understanding of the NHS management structure and clinical governance
- Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibility.
Desirable criteria
- Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency based programme.
- Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process.
Technical skills and competenices
Essential criteria
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
- Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
- Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
- Sound general medical knowledge.
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety.
- Evidence of interest in preoperative care with aim of optimising patient pathway.
- Evidence of interest in quality assurance and improvement.
- Understands the principles of medical audit and research
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Honesty and reliability
- Good organisational skills and time management
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Resilience and remain calm under pressure
Documents
- Job description Clinical fellow in anaesthesia and Critical Care (, 376.4)PDFKB
- Personal specification CC and Anaesthesia (, 136.2)PDFKB
- DBS - FAQs (, 102.0)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
NameIan MowatJob titleConsultantEmail address [email protected]Telephone number0300 019 4194
