Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics/ICU
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (2016 Contract (non training))
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 434-MSCC-348
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Buckinghamshire
- Town
- Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £49,909 - £70,425 MT03 – MT05 (2016 pay scales). May vary dependent on experience.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetic and Intensive Care
NHS Medical & Dental: Trust registrar
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust have a vacancy for a Trust Specialty Registrar in Anaesthetics & ICM starting 06/08/2025 until 04/08/2026 for a Fixed Term 12 month contract.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are seeking Anaesthetic and ICM Trust registrars to join our rapidly expanding ACSA-accredited Anaesthetic and Critical Care department. It is anticipated that the postholder will have a minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience, including basic competency in ICM. The post is designed to give invaluable experience especially in Intensive Care and the programme can be arranged to suit the requirements of the applicant. It would be suitable for those aiming to ‘top-up’ skills and knowledge prior to commencing Specialty Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.
All Applicants MUST hold a FULL GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK.
We anticipate this to be a popular post and the advert may closer earlier that advertised. Therefore early applications are encoruaged.
Main duties of the job
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a split site NHS Trust which provides anaesthetic and critical care services at High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The successful applicants will be expected to work across both sites for daytime activity, although out-of-hours work will be based at either SMH or WH for the duration of the 12-month post.
These are replacement posts which have been created to meet the increasing demands upon the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department in recent years and to accommodate a 1:10 person out-of-hours rota.
Please review the JD/PS for further information on this role.
Working for our organisation
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Daily Commitment:
Trust Doctors assist with the provision of the clinical services for elective and emergency surgical and other procedures, and related investigations, requiring general and regional anaesthesia, sedation, resuscitation, etc. They are on-call for emergencies in accordance with full shift rotas published each week in advance approximating to a 1:10 with prospective cover. 1:10 for long days (8am – 9pm) and 1:10 for night duties (8pm – 9am). Supervision, assistance or advice appropriate to the candidate’s level of experience is available at all times.
The daily commitment also includes pre-operative assessment and postoperative care,
including the provision of acute pain relief.
Description of Working Pattern
The post complies with the hours limitations of the Agreement on Junior Doctors’ Hours. The
department operates work patterns according to the expected workload. Out of hours responsibilities involve covering either the obstetric or the intensive care units and giving supervision to the Core trainees in the operating department. The Trust may require you to work at any of the hospital sites, although we avoid the need to work across two sites in 1 day wherever possible. Supervision (Immediate, Local or Distant) is provided by the ‘starred’ Anaesthetic Consultant of the Day for theatres and the Duty Consultant(s) for ICU on each site. The department uses the CLWRota management system, and supervising/mentoring consultants are clearly indicated via this system during ‘solo’ anaesthetic lists.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- MB,BS or equivalent Appointee would normally be expected to possess a postgraduate qualification, (or have completed a programme of training and gained sufficient relevant experience to fulfil the requirements of the job plan).
- Completed at least 3 years’ full time hospital service in the Core Trainee or higher grade since first obtaining full or limited registration.
- Current ALS certification
Desirable criteria
- Any other higher training preferable.
- APLS (or equivalent)
- ATLS (or equivalent)
- Previous ALS certification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum of 2 years at Core Trainee level in UK or equivalent experience in anaesthetics
- Must have ITU and Obstetric anaesthetic competencies
- Able to work at Trust Registrar level under appropriate level of supervision
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Able to use initiative
- Computing skills
- Able to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Communication skills should be highly developed e.g. competent in dictating concise informative letters
- Management training and experience
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Full Driving Licence and access to a car
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Luis Lee
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494 426525
- Additional information
For further information about these posts and to make arrangements to visit the department
please contact the department Rota Coordinator Ita Devonshire 01494 426525 or Dr Luis Lee, Anaesthetic Consultant via the hospital switchboard.
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