Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics

Job Summary: 

Responsibilities include providing anaesthesia for elective orthopaedic surgeries under local consultant supervision, adhering to local protocols, and participating in the ESEOC rota, which involves covering the 2-4 bed Post-Operative Care Unit (POCU) and supporting a Foundation Doctor across three elective orthopaedic wards (up to 72 beds total). The role involves assessing deteriorating patients and, if necessary, transferring unstable patients to the main hospital's critical care unit. 

Trust Overview: 

Formed from a merger in 2018, the Trust is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare Essex. The Trust promotes professional development in clinical, educational, and research areas and invests in state-of-the-art facilities and services.

Location Details: 

The area offers a blend of historical and modern attractions, including a Modern Art Gallery, Castle Museum, and vibrant arts and sports scenes. It is well-connected, with easy access to London, Norwich, and Cambridge, and offers various housing options, including affordable properties compared to London. The town has numerous highly regarded schools and is close to two international airports and a port with sea routes to the continent. A historic town offering a relaxed lifestyle, competitive housing prices, and a wide range of education options, including state, independent, and faith schools. The town has a vibrant cultural scene with waterfront bistros, bars, and traditional pubs, and is located 70 minutes by train from London and 15 miles from the Suffolk coast.

Main Duties of the Job:

This is an expansion post within the Anaesthesia Department, designed to add senior anaesthetists to the workforce. The role is ideal for candidates interested in urgent surgery, post-operative care, and trauma, with potential for specialization through job planning.

Specific Duties:

• Clinical: Collaborate with all surgical specialties related to the Anaesthetic Directorate, maintain a logbook, and continue professional development through appraisals.
• Administrative: Participate in Anaesthetic Directorate meetings and audits.
• Teaching: Engage in the departmental teaching program and provide education to junior colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, including participation in local and regional training programs.
• Clinical Governance: Comply with the Trust's policies, including clinical risk management, data collection, and departmental audits.
• Research: Encourage involvement in research activities, including submitting abstracts and presenting at regional and national meetings.
• On-Call Commitment: Participate in a full shift working pattern for the POCU on-call rota.

The post requires high levels of competence, autonomy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

In order to apply for this role, you will need:

• GMC Registration complete (or awaiting ID check)
• Recognized post graduate degree (EDAIC, EDIC, MRCP, FRCA, USMLE)
• Language test (OET or IELTS)
• ECFMG verification
• Experience in a similar position overseas or locally
• Preferably having experience in the NHS at middle grade 

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Help with any applications, such as setting up bank accounts 
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this opportunity or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of the Anaesthetics & ICU specialists will be in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your job search!