Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 419-7323758-SD-S
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a full time Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia.
The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.
The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with SAS grade colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated. This job involves cross site working between our two principal hospitals at York & Scarborough, with York Hospital as the base site
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
Main duties of the job
At York Hospital there are 12 operating theatres in our main suite (including one dedicated to vascular imaging assisted work). We have a dedicated day unit with 6 theatres and an ophthalmology operating area with 2 theatres. These are supported by two Post-Anaesthetic Care Units (PACUs). There are also two separate obstetric theatres.
Surgical services currently supported include general surgery (including colorectal and upper GI), orthopaedics and trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, maxillo-facial, oral surgery, ophthalmology, urology and vascular. Enhanced recovery programmes are well advanced in colorectal and orthopaedic surgery and are being rolled out in other specialties. Preoperative assessment sessions are provided as well as a full nurse-led pre-assessment service. We also have an established perioperative programme along with a successful CPET service.
There are a number of clinical leads for subspecialties including day surgery, acute pain, chronic pain, obstetrics, paediatrics, colorectal, vascular, perioperative assessment and CPX testing.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PRINCIPAL DUTIES OF THE POST
The principle duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients from and around York & Scarborough.
1. To, at all times, comply with the GMC requirements of Duties of a Doctor.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of any Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s Corporate Induction.
6. To participate in the Trust’s statutory and mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the clinical management of in and out patients under your care.
8. To facilitate research and ensure that all IP rights of the Trust are observed where applicable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Holder of a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Current holder of license to practise with the General Medical Council & substantive NHS experience
- Completion of minimum 4-years’ full-time postgraduate training, or equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
- Completion of a minimum of 4 years’ in a full-time specialty training programme in anaesthesia (including ICM & obstetrics, or equivalent gained on a part-time basis, or other equivalent demonstrable experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
- Up to date ALS qualification
Clinical Practice/Competence
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate broad experience and skill in anaesthesia (including obstetrics) & intensive care
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Commitment to and evidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential criteria
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Willing to supervise other staff
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Desirable criteria
- Able to spot and nurture talent
- Ability to critically review research
Team Work
Essential criteria
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team
Communication
Essential criteria
- Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self Awareness
Essential criteria
- Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
- Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressue and work ethic
Essential criteria
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
- Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
- Is positive and well-motivated
- Takes responsibility for delivering results
- Adheres to high ethical standards
- Personal Time Management skills
Patient Experience
Essential criteria
- Contributes to improving patient’s experience
- Involves patients in decisions about their care
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrates an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Walkington
- Job title
- Clinical Director - TACC
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07752 675656
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