Speciality Doctor in Anaesthetics

Job overview

• 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.

Detailed job description and main 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.