To work as part of the General Anaesthesia team providing services to inpatient and day case theatres and obstetrics.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of the general anaesthetic team in general theatres, maternity, ICU and in X-ray or at other sites as appropriate administering anaesthesia to routine and emergency cases. The anaesthetic team consists of 19 general consultant anaesthetists, 11 ICU anaesthetists, 3Trust Grade anaesthetists and 14-18 trainee anaesthetists.

The post-holder will work as either a solo anaesthetist or with a consultant on operating lists or in maternity or ICU. They will cover on call shifts as needed on a 1 in 8 basis in ICU, Maternity, Emergency Theatre or Cardiac ICU.

The general anaesthetic service provides services for adult and child patients attending for general surgery, colorectal surgery, orthopaedic, trauma, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmic surgery and gastroenterology and X-ray procedures. The department provides 24 hour cover for maternity services including an epidural service and ICU. The trust has a separate department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents and employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We also have specialised Cardio-thoracic Surgical and Sleep Medicine services (including polysomnography) and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Hours of Duty

40 hours per week

Cover daytime sessions as required by the department between 08:00 and 20:00. To work in Inpatient, Day Case, ICU or Maternity as required.

Weekend cover of maternity, ICU or cardiac ICU 08:00 20:00 1 in 8

Resident On Call in maternity, ICU or Cardiac ICU as middle grade anaesthetist as part of the trainee on call Rota. 1 in 8

This post will include out of hours working that will attract pay enhancements as per the 2016 junior doctors contract.

Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
Full GMC registration
ALS provider

Desirable

FRCA - Part 1 or 2 or equivalent PLS provider

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

2 years of anaesthetic experience across a broad range of specialties

Desirable

Obstetric Anaesthesia Training & Experience
Paediatric Anaesthesia Training & Experience
Experience in Cardiac Critical Care
FICE course

Skills & Ability

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and people skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lead and work as part of a multi-professional team

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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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