Job overview

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (on a full-time or part-time basis).  An element of cross site work to the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven is anticipated.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department and will participate in the provision of services to the population of North Cumbria.  This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.

Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics – 

Primary base at Cumberland Infirmary

 The successful applicants will join the current specialty doctors to provide elective anaesthesia sessions and contribute to a resident full shift rota not expected to exceed 1in 8.  Two 1:8 rotas are in place, one to support theatres and obstetrics and one to support ICU, both supported by a separate Consultant on-call.

For daytime work the successful applicant will be encouraged to work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop areas of interest.  There will be the expectation of working at both hospital sites to encourage greater experience.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to:

 ·         Share with colleagues the role of educational or clinical supervisor to junior doctors in training including induction, provision of supportive formal appraisals, supervision of learning portfolios, and career advice as appropriate. 

·         Undertake personal development and mandatory training

·         Participate in clinical meetings and post graduate activities in the Trust. 

·         Work closely with other specialist teams

·         Work with managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services

·         Assist in the preparation of business plans. 

·         Take an interest in research/teaching with participation in projects and courses

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance including:-

·   Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit.

· Attending and contributing to the Trust Clinical Governance Programmes.

·  Ensuring that staff within their area of responsibility are aware of the Trust’s Risk  Management Strategy, and that it is implemented

·   Participating in the Trust Clinical Incident Reporting System.

·  Developing a programme of personal continuing medical education and professional development in accordance with the recommendations of the relevant Royal Colleges.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:

·         Being a clinically led organisation

·         Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

·         A positive patient experience every time

·         A great place to work

·         Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.