Working 1/7 ICU rota
Handover
Clerking elective and emergency ICU admissions
Discharge summaries/ handover to ward teams
The post is for one year and is suitable for a person with UK anaesthetic and ICU experience. We have over 600 admissions a year. The duties of the post will be to provide care for patients working with intensive care medicine. Support for development in areas such as clinical audit and participation in unit research will be offered.
The department operates a full shift system and integrates Anaesthetic trainees, Clinical Fellows and Speciality Doctors on 1/7 rota which is EWTD compliant. The rota shift consists of long days, twilight shifts and weekend shifts. There is good senior support on the shop floor and close liaison with the anaesthetic department to ensure continuity of care.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides Medical Services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the Secondary Care Teaching for the UEA Medical School. The Trust is forward looking and highly regarded within the Region. It became the first Foundation Trust in Norfolk/Suffolk in 2006.
Main duties of the job
Although this position does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval for training recognition, it offers full teaching and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be allocated a named clinical and educational supervisor to oversee their development and career. They will also be assisted and encouraged to perform audit projects and participate in research.
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetics Department is an integral part of the Division of Medicine, Diagnostics and Clinical Support and Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services whose responsibilities cover the provision of Anaesthetic Services, High Dependency and Intensive Care, Pain Relief and Palliative care, as well as the running of Operating Theatres, Recovery and CSSD. In addition the hospital has an extra contractual Hyperbaric Chamber, an opportunity to be part of the Hyperbaric service could be considered by mutual arrangement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
A minimum of 4 years Anaesthetics experience in recognised posts
Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
Ability to prioritise work effectively
Evidence of appropriate experience and knowledge to the level of the Primary FRCA and/or evidence of CME/CPD from the preceding two years (including appraisal)
Experience in invasive monitoring
Willing to participate in hospital transfers
Experience in Critical Care Medicine
Willingness to extend knowledge by continued education
Desirable
Previous experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia or similar for 2 years or more
Experience of committee work/project management
Qualifications
Essential
Full GMC Registration
ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience
MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Primary FRCA or equivalent
Training, audit, and research
Essential
Experience of conducting clinical audit
Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Desirable
Involvement in research projects and published papers
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Handover
Clerking elective and emergency ICU admissions
Discharge summaries/ handover to ward teams
The post is for one year and is suitable for a person with UK anaesthetic and ICU experience. We have over 600 admissions a year. The duties of the post will be to provide care for patients working with intensive care medicine. Support for development in areas such as clinical audit and participation in unit research will be offered.
The department operates a full shift system and integrates Anaesthetic trainees, Clinical Fellows and Speciality Doctors on 1/7 rota which is EWTD compliant. The rota shift consists of long days, twilight shifts and weekend shifts. There is good senior support on the shop floor and close liaison with the anaesthetic department to ensure continuity of care.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides Medical Services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the Secondary Care Teaching for the UEA Medical School. The Trust is forward looking and highly regarded within the Region. It became the first Foundation Trust in Norfolk/Suffolk in 2006.
Main duties of the job
Although this position does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval for training recognition, it offers full teaching and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be allocated a named clinical and educational supervisor to oversee their development and career. They will also be assisted and encouraged to perform audit projects and participate in research.
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetics Department is an integral part of the Division of Medicine, Diagnostics and Clinical Support and Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services whose responsibilities cover the provision of Anaesthetic Services, High Dependency and Intensive Care, Pain Relief and Palliative care, as well as the running of Operating Theatres, Recovery and CSSD. In addition the hospital has an extra contractual Hyperbaric Chamber, an opportunity to be part of the Hyperbaric service could be considered by mutual arrangement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
A minimum of 4 years Anaesthetics experience in recognised posts
Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
Ability to prioritise work effectively
Evidence of appropriate experience and knowledge to the level of the Primary FRCA and/or evidence of CME/CPD from the preceding two years (including appraisal)
Experience in invasive monitoring
Willing to participate in hospital transfers
Experience in Critical Care Medicine
Willingness to extend knowledge by continued education
Desirable
Previous experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia or similar for 2 years or more
Experience of committee work/project management
Qualifications
Essential
Full GMC Registration
ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience
MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Primary FRCA or equivalent
Training, audit, and research
Essential
Experience of conducting clinical audit
Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
Desirable
Involvement in research projects and published papers
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