Specialty Doctor Anaesthesia and Critical Care inBournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

Band Specialty Doctor: £55,825 to £90,000 a year Per annum (10 PA's)  PERMANENT 

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, planof 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.

We have a vacancy for a specialty grade doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years' experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide anaesthesia for theatre work with onsite distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist. There will also be a commitment to critical care and/or obstetric anaesthesia both in and out of hours with off-site supervision from a consultant anaesthetist or intensivist. The timetable is based around a 10 PA contract with the option to take an additional PA if desired.

As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit and/or obstetric unit in office hours; as well as shifts of out of hourscover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or anaesthetist.Additionally he/she/they will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants. There will be opportunities for career development which the department will support.The department is able to accommodate different levels of experience; however newly appointed post holders will be expected to at least provide overnight Intensive Care cover, including airway skills.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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, planof 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.

We have a vacancy for a specialty grade doctor in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years' experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide anaesthesia for theatre work with onsite distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist. There will also be a commitment to critical care and/or obstetric anaesthesia both in and out of hours with off-site supervision from a consultant anaesthetist or intensivist. The timetable is based around a 10 PA contract with the option to take an additional PA if desired.

As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit and/or obstetric unit in office hours; as well as shifts of out of hourscover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or anaesthetist.Additionally he/she/they will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants. There will be opportunities for career development which the department will support.The department is able to accommodate different levels of experience; however newly appointed post holders will be expected to at least provide overnight Intensive Care cover, including airway skills.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.



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