Job overview
We are looking for outstanding Anaesthetists and pain specialists to join our team working across the Trust to deliver high quality multidisciplinary pain services. Outpatient clinics and interventional sessions will be delivered in conjunction with established colleagues in the Trust from St Richards Hospital, Chichester. Anaesthetic and inpatient pain sessions will be delivered from the same site with outpatient clinics undertaken at Bognor War Memorial Hospital, Sussex Community NHS Trust as part of their multidisciplinary team. Our Anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations. Anaesthetic sessions will form part of the generalist anaesthetic service delivery and can be tailored to the interests of the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient pain activities are based out of Bognor War Memorial Hospital. The Pain service sits within the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust and delivers multidisciplinary services including physiotherapy, psychology and clinical specialist nurse input. Anaesthetic services will take place at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. This site has 10 main operating theatres, 3-day surgery theatres and an obstetric theatre. The department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the main surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Maxillofacial surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Urology, Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology. Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology department, and A&E. In addition, the Department is responsible for the running of the acute pain services and the maintenance of the obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia service for those on the General Anaesthetic rota. Pre-Assessment services are provided across all three sites with consultants providing dedicated consultant led clinics. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing clinics are also provided on the Worthing site.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
3. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
4. CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
5. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
6. Higher Degree
7. Diploma/FFPMRCA
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
8. Advanced training/Special Interest Area in Pain Management
9. Ability to deliver both inpatient and outpatient pain safely and effectively in all patients groups. Be competent at selecting and performing safely and effectively all necessary pain procedures
Desirable criteria
10. Experience of independent pain medicine practice
11. Proven experience of delivering anaesthesia to complex patients in areas relevant to the service need
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
12. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
13. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
14. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
15. Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
16. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
17. Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
19. Research experience
20. Publications
21. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
22. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
23. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications