Job Summary
Substantive Post
10PA
Speciality Doctor posts involve providing Anaesthetic Services
Anaesthetic services are provided for routine and emergency surgical, orthopaedic, urological, gynaecological, ENT and Ophthalmology lists, as well as to the Accident and Emergency Department, Critical
Care Unit, Delivery Suite and Maternity unit, as well as the Acute and Chronic Pain Service.
The successful candidates will need at least 2 years experience of anaesthesia and have passed basic competencies including for Obstetrics.
Involvement may also be required in the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To
- Participate as a member of the team of dedicated medical and nursing staff, to provide anaesthetic services as needed, across the trust
- Participate in the supervision and education of doctors in training, allocated to the department
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and research activity within the department
- Support the department in making the most efficient use of the resources available, thus be prepared to work flexibly and deputise, if appropriate, for absent colleagues and undertake additional duties in occasional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances
- Be available, exceptionally, for irregular commitments outside the normally rostered duties, which are essential for the safety and continuity of patient care.
- Be familiar with and comply with the principles expected by the GMC, as outlined in "Good Medical Practice". Thus, agree to maintain their professional responsibilities, including full and active participation in the trust appraisal process.
The post holder will be based at Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals.
The post has a resident on call duties, primarily within the maternity and critical care units, although may occasionally involve resident on-call duties for the emergency list (1st on-call).
The post includes being part of a shift rota to cover out of hours services on the ICU, and maternity units, and attracts 10 + 3.5 PA's of which 1.5 are for SPA.
About Us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Date posted
04 February 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum (Grade MC 75) Plus on call enhancement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-6936407
Job locations
MWL
Southport & Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Job Description And Person Specification Attached.
Advertising date: 4thFebruary 2025
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Shortlisting date: W/C 17th February 2025
Proposed Interview date: 21stFebruary 2025
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Advertising date: 4thFebruary 2025
Closing date: 16th February 2025
Shortlisting date: W/C 17th February 2025
Proposed Interview date: 21stFebruary 2025
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- ILS/ BLS
- ALS/ ACLS
- PLS / APLS
- ATLS
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or Full FRCA (or equivalent)
- BSc
Knowledge & Experience Essential
- A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
- A minimum of two years' experience of anaesthetics as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
- Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Basic training in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
- Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child
- Core training in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or demonstration of Foundation Programme competencies
- Clinical experience/ training in specialties other than anaesthesia and critical care
- Minimum of 6-months recent experience of working in anaesthesia within the NHS
Skills Essential
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as approachability
- Good IT and computing skills
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop others
Other Essential
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/or QIP(s)
- Ability to travel between sites within service requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a QI Project
- Formal training in Research Methodology
- Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications
- Membership of appropriate professional society (ies)
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) with a license to practice
- MB ChB (or equivalent)
- ILS/ BLS
- ALS/ ACLS
- PLS / APLS
- ATLS
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or Full FRCA (or equivalent)
- BSc
Knowledge & Experience Essential
- A minimum of two years' experience of a broad range of specialities
- A minimum of two years' experience of anaesthetics as a speciality trainee or has equivalent competencies
- Initial Assessment of Competency in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Basic training in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
- Ability to undertake the initial resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill child
- Core training in anaesthesia (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Successful completion of UK Foundation Programme or demonstration of Foundation Programme competencies
- Clinical experience/ training in specialties other than anaesthesia and critical care
- Minimum of 6-months recent experience of working in anaesthesia within the NHS
Skills Essential
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Evidence of multi-disciplinary team working
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as approachability
- Good IT and computing skills
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and develop others
Other Essential
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/or QIP(s)
- Ability to travel between sites within service requirements
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in a QI Project
- Formal training in Research Methodology
- Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications
- Membership of appropriate professional society (ies)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MWL
Southport & Ormskirk
L39 2AZ
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
