Job overview

We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant.  It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties maybe in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM and General theatres.

We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post, and would welcome in-person visits

Main duties of the job

Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM

Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment in 2023. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Andrew Biffen, Joint College Tutor, Anaesthesia
Dr Borys Topor, Joint College Tutor, Anaesthesia
Dr Tom Bradley, CESR lead

All members of the department can be contacted via our departmental secretary, on 01752 439207.

Undergraduate Medical Education

Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow’s doctors and allied health care professionals.

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.