Description
We are pleased to invite applications for an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Specialty Doctor.
This is a 10 PAs post with up to 12 PAs negotiable. The core hours are 08:00 to 18:00 and on call shifts are 08:00 to 20:30 and 20:00 to 08:30. The rota is currently 1:8 and includes normal days, long days and nights. Full details will be discussed at interview.
The post holder will form one member of a full shift rota which may be in theatres, ICU or obstetrics. In addition to daytime ICU shifts, work allocated may vary according to requirements and may include daytime PAs in main theatre, day surgery and obstetrics according to experience.
The Speciality Doctors will be expected to exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility but ultimate responsibility for the patients they treat will rest with the relevant consultant. At least one session per week will be under consultant supervision.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, and a new surgical hub at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing emergency cover for colleagues when required
- Participating in teaching, audit and clinical governance half-days
- Being involved in a clinical audit project
Requirements:
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- 3 years in approved professional training post for UK trained applicants, recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthesia
- Overseas candidates must be able to demonstrate they have completed at least 3 years in the speciality of anaesthesia in a past post
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in anaesthesia or Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post
Desirable qualifications:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Member of Intensive Care Society EDIC/EDAIC
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year plus £149 HCA