Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia.

This post is based at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals. We are keen to foster individual interests within Anaesthesia, including research and quality improvement ambitions and will encourage continued development within a job planning review and appraisal.

This post will initially be for 1 year with opportunities to become permanent.

Main duties of the job
Bleep Holder Anaesthetist Rota:
The successful candidate will join the bleep holder anaesthetist rota based at the Heatherwood Hospital. The BHA shift commences at 10.00 hrs and finishes at 22.00 hrs when all patients have been discharged from PACU. The BHA is contactable over the bleep phone till 22.00. This rota is only for the weekday daytime. There is no service over the weekends, nights and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will also be involved in preoperative assessment of patients, pain ward rounds and trouble shooting in PACU and DSU in addition to providing support to theatres. The role would also entail facilitating the flow in theatres, supporting emergencies in theatre and assist with transfer of patients to the acute site.

About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

The job plan will be for 12 PAs with 10.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Clinical Director and Medical Director within three months of appointment. With Heatherwood hospital being an elective hub, there is great impetus on day case procedures.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• Post graduate Qualification in Anaesthesia
• Clear evidence of commitment to relevant subspecialty

Desirable

• Part 1 FRCA or equivalent
• EDRA
• ALS/ APLS

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Experience in the UK and NHS is mandatory.
• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience in anaesthesia.
• Broad general experience in anaesthesia including preoperative assessment.
• Proficiency in regional anaesthesia and anaesthesia for joint arthroplasties
• Sufficient organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to undertake the role of specialty doctor.

Desirable

• Experience of obstetric anaesthesia in the UK
• Advanced training/ special interest in pre assessment, regional anaesthesia, trauma anaesthesia
• Advanced Obstetric training/ fellowship
• SIA/Fellowships in Major surgery, Perioperative care
• Day case anaesthesia experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience and understanding of audit
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Experience of teaching
• Good spoken and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of presentations at national/ international meetings
• Research experience, publications in peer reviewed journals.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.