Job summaryBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking Anaesthetic and ICM Trust registrars to join our rapidly expanding ACSA-accredited Anaesthetic and Critical Care department. It is anticipated that the post holder will have a minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience, including basic competency in ICM.This post is available from 7th August 2024.The post is designed to give invaluable experience especially in Intensive Care and Obstetric Anaesthesia and the programme can be arranged to suit the requirements of the applicant. It would be suitable for those aiming to 'top-up' skills and knowledge prior to commencing Specialty Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a split site NHS Trust which provides anaesthetic and critical care services at High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The successful applicants will be expected to work across both sites for daytime activity, although out-of-hours work will be based at either SMH or WH for the duration of the 12-month post.These are replacement posts which have been created to meet the increasing demands upon the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department in recent years and to accommodate a 1:10 person out-of-hours rota.All applicants must hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.Main duties of the jobThe department provides clinical anaesthesia and intensive care services for all the surgical specialties to be expected in a large district general hospital. Programmes can be developed to suit individual requirements. Trust Doctors can continue with preparation for the FRCA examination, if necessary. Attendance at FRCA teaching can be supported where possible.Successful candidates with the fellowship can expect to contribute to the teaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues. There is an academic half day each month when no elective surgery takes place; these feature audit presentations, clinical governance, presentations by visiting lecturers and meetings with other departments.About usWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesDaily Commitment:Trust Doctors assist with the provision of the clinical services for elective and emergency surgical and other procedures, and related investigations, requiring general and regional anaesthesia, sedation, resuscitation, etc. They are on-call for emergencies in accordance with full shift rotas published each week in advance approximating to a 1:10 with prospective cover. 1:10 for long days (8am 9pm) and 1:10 for night duties (8pm 9am). Supervision, assistance or advice appropriate to the candidates level of experience is available at all times.The daily commitment also includes pre-operative assessment and postoperative care,including the provision of acute pain relief.Description of Working PatternThe post complies with the hours limitations of the Agreement on Junior Doctors Hours. Thedepartment operates work patterns according to the expected workload. Out of hours responsibilities involve covering either the obstetric or the intensive care units and giving supervision to the Core trainees in the operating department. The Trust may require you to work at any of the hospital sites, although we avoid the need to work across two sites in 1 day wherever possible. Supervision (Immediate, Local or Distant) is provided by the starred Anaesthetic Consultant of the Day for theatres and the Duty Consultant(s) for ICU on each site. The department uses the CLWRota management system, and supervising/mentoring consultants are clearly indicated via this system during solo anaesthetic lists.Person SpecificationQualifications & TrainingEssentialMB,BS or equivalent Appointee would normally be expected to possess a postgraduate qualification, (or have completed a programme of training and gained sufficient relevant experience to fulfil the requirements of the job plan).Completed at least 3 years' full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.Current ALS certificationDesirableAny other higher training preferable.APLS (or equivalent)ATLS (or equivalent)Previous ALS certificationExperienceEssentialMinimum of 2 years at Core Trainee level in UK or equivalent experience in anaestheticsMust have ITU and Obstetric anaesthetic competenciesAble to work at Trust Registrar level under appropriate level of supervisionSkills, Knowledge and Personal AttributesEssentialGood organisational and time management skillsGood personal and interpersonal skillsGood spoken and written English.Experience of teaching undergraduates and traineesExperience of routine clinical auditDesirableAble to use initiativeComputing skillsAble to work in a multidisciplinary teamCommunication skills should be highly developed e.g. competent in dictating concise informative lettersManagement training and experienceOther RequirementsEssentialFull GMC RegistrationDesirableFull Driving Licence and access to a carTrust ValuesEssentialCommunicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationshipsPatients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiativeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressBuckinghamshireMandeville RoadBuckinghamshireHP21 8ALEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)