Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient, analysing complex clinical signs, findings from physical examination, patient history and investigation results to diagnose medical/surgical conditions .
Works autonomously in recognised situations and provide anaesthetic care independently to appropriate patients and surgical cases, including obstetric patients.
Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events and captures the learning from these experiences to improve patient care and service delivery
To develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required
Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.
To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries
Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities, health care professionals or agencies, ensuring accurate written and verbal communication
Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable
Documents in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation, plan of care and treatment provided
Undertakes reviews of critical care patients and formulates and discusses plans on Consultant ward rounds.
To actively support the discharge planning process of patients and communicates with the receiving area/team discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help from a range of multiagency and interprofessional resources in their practices.
Maintains confidentiality of patient; discerning when confidential information should be shared in order to maintain safe conditions for healthcare practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Recognised basic Medical Degree
2. Full GMC registration
3. 3 years’ experience in the speciality at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence
4. Successful completion of ALS (or equivalent) in last 3 years
Desirable criteria
5. Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia or equivalent
6. Part 1 FRCA or equivalent.
7. Completed a suitable program of training in anaesthesia recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Three years minimum training in Anaesthesia
8. Final FRCA or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
9. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
10. Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1-3 cases.
11. Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision
12. Sound general medical knowledge
13. Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
14. All round general experience in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care
15. An understanding of the NHS management structure and clinical governance.
16. Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibility.
Desirable criteria
17. Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency based programme.
18. Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process
Skills
Essential criteria
19. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
20. Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1-3 cases.
21. Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
22. Sound general medical knowledge
23. Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
Skills
Essential criteria
24. Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety
25. Evidence of interest in preoperative care with aim of optimising patient pathway
26. Evidence of interest in quality assurance and improvement.
27. Understands the principles of medical audit and research
28. An understanding of CPD and evidence of its existence
29. An understanding of the process of medical education and current approaches to this. An understanding of the needs of trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
30. Honesty and reliability
31. Good organisational skills and time management
32. Enquiring, critical approach to work
33. Resilience and remain calm under pressure
34. Caring attitude to patients
35. Good written and verbal communication skills
36. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
37. Willingness to work in partnership with management
38. Willingness to accept the need to implement trust, directorate and departmental priorities
Language
Essential criteria
39. Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role