Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Trust grade anaesthetist (equivalent level ST4) to our large, cohesive and forward-looking department. Candidates with independent core anaesthesia skills are most welcome to apply.  This must include the IAC and IAOC. The primary FRCA is desirable but not essential. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential - this will include contribution to the obstetric and ICU rota out of ours. Further career development and training will be flexible and encouraged by the department.  You will be given an Educational Supervisor and you will be encouraged and supported to sign off competencies.

We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research, and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.

Please refer to the job packs for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a Trust Grade Lower Locally Employed Doctor  in Anaesthetics. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality anaesthesia. The post holder will be required to comply with all Trust Policies notably in relation to job planning, appraisal and leave taking in line with Departmental and Trust objectives. Eg. Flexible working and annualised job plans. You will also be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration of the Department of Anaesthesia. These duties will include teaching, continuing medical education and audit. Assistance with rota preparation may also be required. 

The Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Pain Services is committed to support the efficient development of surgical specialties. The successful applicant for this post will be expected to participate in the provision of anaesthetic services for operating lists that start earlier than the normal start times or are planned to run on into the late evening and potentially weekend elective and trauma anaesthetic cover. This will be agreed with the Director of Anaesthetic Services. Contribution to out of hours service supporting the provision of services to one of the four areas covered will be expected on the basis of a 1 in 8 residential on call rota. The on call work will be in an area appropriate to each individual’s capabilities but will include obstetrics and ICU as a minimum.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.