Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic doctors to join our Anaesthetic Department at West Middlesex Hospital. The post holder will take part in one of our three on call rotas (Obstetrics, ITU, Senior obstetrics/paeds), depending on the individuals interest and experience, working together as a team and with the support of the on-call consultants.

The posts include day time activity based in main theatre, obstetric or ITU, with the opportunity to develop various skills such as USS guided regional block for orthopaedics/trauma and obstetric, ENT paediatric anaesthesia, TIVA-TCI anaesthesia, sedation outside the theatre setting, 3 modes of cardiac monitoring, USS of chest, abdomen and vessels & echocardiography.

Furthermore, our department offers a structured consultant delivered teaching program, including regular multidisciplinary simulation sessions.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic doctors to join our Anaesthetic Department at West Middlesex Hospital. The post holder will take part in one of our three on call rotas (Obstetrics, ITU, Senior obstetrics/paeds), depending on the individuals interest and experience, working together as a team and with the support of the on-call consultants.

The posts include day time activity based in main theatre, obstetric or ITU, with the opportunity to develop various skills such as USS guided regional block for orthopaedics/trauma and obstetric, ENT paediatric anaesthesia, TIVA-TCI anaesthesia, sedation outside the theatre setting, 3 modes of cardiac monitoring, USS of chest, abdomen and vessels & echocardiography.

Furthermore, our department offers a structured consultant delivered teaching program, including regular multidisciplinary simulation sessions.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.

We have nearly 6,000 members of staff that care for nearly one million people locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children\'s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.

We are one of the best performing Foundation Trusts in London for A& E waiting times, and mortality rates are better than average. Since the Care Quality Commission last inspected our hospitals we have taken on responsibility for a range of new services. Our new services include:

• Cardiac catheter service and a paediatric assessment unit on the West Middlesex site
• Surgical assessment unit on the Chelsea site
• New sexual health clinic at 10 Hammersmith Broadway
• Virtual fracture clinics
• Learning disabilities passports

Plans are in place for a 20 million expansion to critical care facilities and refurbishment of the children\'s unit at West Middlesex, both in partnership with the Trust\'s dedicated charity CW+.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

• The post holders will take part in a 1 in 8 full shift rota, depending on the experience and preferences of the candidates. There are three middle-grade full-shift rotas:

• Obstetrics
• Intensive Care
• Senior Registrar rota covering all areas, including paediatric emergencies
• Day Time sessions will be in ITU/Operating theatres and/or obstetrics depending on the interests of the candidate and the needs of the Department. Most of the sessions will be under a direct supervision of a consultant.
• The post-holder will be expected to undertake pre and post-operative assessment of patients and to liaise with surgical colleagues to ensure the most efficient use of the theatre resource.

• He/she must have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of resuscitation techniques and undertake to update these yearly. He/she will be encouraged to update their knowledge and skills regularly by attending appropriate courses/meetings.

• The post holder will be encouraged to attend and participate in Departmental teaching sessions, Journal Club meetings and morbidity/mortality meetings. For those without the FRCA, encouragement and help will be given to take this examination. He/she will be expected to take part in the regular audit meetings of the department and to be involved in organising and facilitating suitable audit projects for presentation.
• The post holder will be supported for the MTI application via the Royal College of Anaesthetists if required.

• The post holder will be expected to maintain their continuous professional development and time and funds will be given for study leave in line with Trust policy. Applications for study leave of up to 10 days per annum will normally be granted, with a budget of 900 per annum.

• There is no relocation package available.

• The post holder should understand that flexibility is essential he/she may be asked to accept additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances.

• This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

• All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
• Open, welcoming and honest
• Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
• Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care

Education and Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC Registration
• Current Advanced Life Support certification

Desirable

• Current Advanced Paediatric Life Support certification
• Current Advanced Trauma Life Support certification
• Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma course
• Higher anaesthetic qualifications such as FRCA primary

Experience
Essential

• Proven relevant experience in anaesthesia and critical care of at least 24 months
• Must have intermediate level competency in Obstetric anaesthesia and/or Intensive care

Desirable

• Paediatric anaesthesia experience
• Experience of audit
• Experience of research
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Teaching experience

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