This post is offered initially on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although more PAs may be available, and less than full time applications may be considered.

Duties will be based initially on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites. There may be an opportunity in the future to cover our Pontefract site to provide support for the increasing throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service on that site. From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas which support provision of 24-hour Anaesthetic cover (including nights & long days).

Main duties of the job

Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and electively, with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Area of work will depend on individuals skill set and levels of competency.

On-call for obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care, or at 2nd on-call level depending on competency.

Pre-operative assessment

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevant administration duties

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is offered initially on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although more PAs may be available, and less than full time applications may be considered.

Duties will be based initially on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites. There may be an opportunity in the future to cover our Pontefract site to provide support for the increasing throughput of our Elective Orthopaedic service on that site. From a clinical perspective, these posts will participate in resident rotas which support provision of 24-hour Anaesthetic cover (including nights & long days).

The main duties of the post will include:

Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and electively, with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions including complex cases. Area of work will depend on individuals skill set and levels of competency.

On-call for obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care, or at 2nd on-call level depending on competency.

Pre-operative assessment

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings

Involvement in relevant administration duties

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities

The department is keen to support specialty doctors who wish to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) including facilitating rotation to nearby tertiary centres for specialty experience, if required.

Person Specification
Management Skills
Essential

Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
Good time management.

Desirable

Possess good organisational skills.

GMC Registration
Essential

Please state full GMC number
Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Qualifications
Essential

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

Desirable

Progress towards or attainment of Royal College Exams
ATLS, ALS,APLS or PALS certification
Higher qualification e.g. FRCA or equivalent

Experience
Essential

Completed at least four years full time hospital service junior or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration, including a minimum 2 year experience in Anaesthetics and experience of Obstetric anaesthesia on-call

Desirable

Experience of teaching clinical skills
Clinical research and development

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C9377-SURG2477MED

Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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