Trust Doctor StR Higher in AnaesthesiainPlymouthinPlymouthPUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025
Access to high-quality training and educational support equivalent to Deanery appointed trainees, enhancing professional development opportunities.
Engagement in a wide range of specialities including cardiothoracics, neuroanaesthesia, and intensive care, offering a diverse and rich learning environment.
Opportunities for career development that are flexible and tailored to individual interests within a supportive department.
Involvement in undergraduate medical education at a well-regarded institution, contributing to the training of future healthcare professionals.
Participation in a cohesive and collegiate department known for its strong clinical excellence and positive feedback from rotating trainees.
Experience within the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, serving a significant patient population and gaining exposure to various clinical scenarios.
Encouragement to reach out for informal discussions prior to application, fostering an open and supportive recruitment process.
Are you an ambitious anaesthetist looking to advance your career in a supportive and welcoming environment? We invite you to join our dynamic team as a Trust StR Higher Anaesthetist at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in beautiful Plymouth. This position offers tailored training opportunities that perfectly align with your career aspirations, including special focus on cardiothoracics and neuroanaesthesia. You'll receive the same training and educational support as your Deanery-appointed peers, ensuring you’re fully equipped for the next step in your medical journey.
In this full-time role, you'll engage in meaningful patient care while participating in on-call duties across various critical areas, including obstetrics and general theatres. We value your ideas and interests and promote a flexible approach to career development within our cohesive department. Plus, you'll have the chance to contribute to the education of the next generation of healthcare professionals at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career, we would love to hear from you! Reach out to our friendly team for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.
In this full-time role, you'll engage in meaningful patient care while participating in on-call duties across various critical areas, including obstetrics and general theatres. We value your ideas and interests and promote a flexible approach to career development within our cohesive department. Plus, you'll have the chance to contribute to the education of the next generation of healthcare professionals at Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career, we would love to hear from you! Reach out to our friendly team for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity.
Access to high-quality training and educational support equivalent to Deanery appointed trainees, enhancing professional development opportunities.
Engagement in a wide range of specialities including cardiothoracics, neuroanaesthesia, and intensive care, offering a diverse and rich learning environment.
Opportunities for career development that are flexible and tailored to individual interests within a supportive department.
Involvement in undergraduate medical education at a well-regarded institution, contributing to the training of future healthcare professionals.
Participation in a cohesive and collegiate department known for its strong clinical excellence and positive feedback from rotating trainees.
Experience within the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula, serving a significant patient population and gaining exposure to various clinical scenarios.
Encouragement to reach out for informal discussions prior to application, fostering an open and supportive recruitment process.
Job Summary
We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant. It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties maybe in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM and General theatres.
We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post, and would welcome in-person visits
Main duties of the job
Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM
Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact:
Dr Andrew Biffen, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Borys Topor, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Tom Bradley, CESR lead
All members of the department can be contacted via ourdepartmental secretary, on .
Undergraduate Medical Education
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.
About Us
We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£61,825 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-G3-ANA6992040
Job locations
Anaesthetic Department
Plymouth,
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate
We are looking to appoint a Trust StR Higher anaesthetist to our large, cohesive, and forward-looking department. This post is designed to provide the tertiary training required for the Portfolio Pathway (CESR), including cardiothoracics and neuro, but can be flexed to suit the correct applicant. It is envisaged that this post will have access to the same training and educational support as Deanery appointed trainees and similar study leave. On call duties maybe in Obstetrics, ICM, Cardiac ICM and General theatres.
We would encourage prospective applicants to contact the department ahead of application to discuss the post, and would welcome in-person visits
Main duties of the job
Trust StR Higher Doctor in General and Neuroanaesthesia and ICM
Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA curriculum and will undertake the duties expected of an ST4+ trainee at post commencement. This post is envisaged to be useful to a doctor aiming for CESR or awaiting Specialist Training appointment. Participation in the trainee on call rota relevant to training grade is essential. Further career development and training will be flexible, and interests will be encouraged by the Department.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact:
Dr Andrew Biffen, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Borys Topor, Joint College Tutor, AnaesthesiaDr Tom Bradley, CESR lead
All members of the department can be contacted via ourdepartmental secretary, on .
Undergraduate Medical Education
Plymouth University Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD) has been praised by the GMC for its innovative approach to undergraduate medical education. The curriculum is based around problem-based learning and has been highly ranked by our graduates in how they felt prepared for postgraduate medicine. Your role will include important opportunities to engage with undergraduate education, in both the hospital environment and the school itself, to continue this vital job of producing tomorrow's doctors and allied health care professionals.
About Us
We are the largest hospital in the Southwest Peninsula and offer a secondary care service to approximately 500 000 patients, and a tertiary care service to a further 1.5 million. Almost all adult surgical specialties are catered for, and we are the main paediatric surgical hospital in the peninsula. A successful applicant will be joining a department that has held ACSA Accreditation since 2and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence & translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£61,825 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-G3-ANA6992040
Job locations
Anaesthetic Department
Plymouth,
PL6 8DH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Final FRCA
- Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit
Essential
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
- Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties
- Post registration clinical experience in complimentary specialities
- ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
- ATLS or equivalent
Essential
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and aware of own limitations seeking help where appropriate
- Broad clinical experience of adult anaesthesia commensurate with on call duties
- Post registration clinical experience in complimentary specialities
- ALS and APLS or equivalent qualification
- ATLS or equivalent
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate
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