Job Description
Careers at #LNWHLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK- St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWHFind out more about Our HEART valuesFind out more about our Trust Staff BenefitsOur vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”.
Find out more about our ambitious strategyWe are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.- H onesty- E quity- A ccountability- R espect- T eamworkThese values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Job overviewJob overviewApplications are invited for the role of Portfolio Pathway (CESR) Specialty Registrar in Anaesthesia (ST4 or equivalent and above) for an innovative, multi-trust, rotational programme recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA).
The programme is based across 5 leading NHS trusts across central and NW London (LNWUH / Chelsea & Westminster / National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery / Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals / Hillingdon Hospital).The advertised post offers excellent clinical experience with a wide and varied case-mix across all modules required for Stage 2 & 3 sign-off under the 2021 RCoA Curriculum. Completion of the rotation will therefore prepare successful candidates for application to the GMC for Portfolio Pathway in Anaesthesia.Close support, educational supervision and mentorship are provided to postholders across each rotational site with all clinical and non-clinical components of Portfolio Pathway application catered for.Salary details : MN37 starting from £44170.00-£67610.00 + 1A banding [50% basic salary supplementation]+ London weighting £2,162.00 per annum.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobThe successful candidates will work with their designated educational supervisor to design and develop a programme of clinical work that suits their individual professional goals and objectives. Doctors will also be required to contribute to departmental academic, teaching, clinical governance and audit programmes.The post-holder must work professionally and courteously with patients, their relatives and representatives, and all staff members.The post assumes a thorough understanding of the changes taking place within the NHS; the vision, the goals and the impact of these on the provision of care and training of trainee doctors in the NHS.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of consultant colleagues and alongside senior managers within the Directorate to deliver the overall strategic agenda for surgery and anaesthetics in the clinical setting.Working for our organisationWorking for your organisationLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust will be the base employer, with rotations to partnering trusts listed above.London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo view the main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and PersonPerson specificationAcademic achievements including research/publicationsEssential criteria- Evidence of research skills and experienceDesirable criteria- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training completed Publications in peer-reviewed medical journals or medical textbooksTeaching & Training AuditEssential criteria- Evidence of active participation within the last 12 months of QI/audit and teaching relevant to Anaesthetics or ICM Computer & IT SkillsDesirable criteria- Formal teacher/trainer qualification Evidence of leadership role(s) and management activityRelevant experience in specialty/SubspecialtyEssential criteria- 36 months experience in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine (not including Foundation modules), of which at least thirty months is in Anaesthetics 1 year of anaesthetic/ICU experience in NHS.
UK experience of obstetric and paediatric anaesthesiaDesirable criteria- Experience in sub-specialty areas of Anaesthesia. UK obstetric anaesthesia oncall dutiesClinical SkillsEssential criteria- RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 1 equivalence sign off or equivalent experience (with supporting evidence at Portfolio Pathway application standard) or RCoA 2021 curriculum partial Stage 1 completion WITH RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 2 and Stage 3 signed off HALOsDesirable criteria- RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 2 and Stage 3 HALO evidence Other sub-specialist interests (with supporting evidence at Portfolio Pathway application standard]QualificationsEssential criteria- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification GMC registration with license to practice PLAB (if needed) Primary FRCA or RCoA Equivalent test of knowledge https://www.rcoa.ac.uk/training-careers/training-hub/portfolio-pathwayDesirable criteria- Intercalated BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree) ALS, ATLS, APLS, EPALS or equivalentKnowledge and ExpertiseEssential criteria- 36 months experience in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine (not including Foundation modules), of which at least thirty months is in Anaesthetics 1 year of anaesthetic/ICU experience in NHSDesirable criteria- Experience in sub-specialty areas of AnaesthesiaLanguageEssential criteria- Highly proficient English language skills (written and spoken)Desirable criteria- IELTSClinical skillsEssential criteria- RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 1 equivalence sign off or equivalent experience (with supporting evidence at CESR application standard) or RCoA 2021 curriculum partial Stage 1 completion WITH RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 2 and Stage 3 signed off HALOsDesirable criteria- RCoA 2021 curriculum Stage 2 and Stage 3 HALO evidence Other sub-specialist interests (with supporting evidence at Portfolio Pathway application standard)Academic achievements including research/publicationsEssential criteria- Evidence of research skills and experienceDesirable criteria- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training completed Publications in peer reviewed medical journals or medical textbooksPortfolio PathwayEssential criteria- Working knowledge of 2021 RCoA curriculum Working knowledge of portfolio pathway and application processThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.