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Trust Doctor in Anaesthetics (CT3)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Canterbury

Requirements

  • - Full on-call rota participation for various emergencies and resuscitations
  • - Effective communication with medical and service departments within the Trust and other hospitals
  • - Teaching junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
  • - Provide anaesthetic care at William Harvey Hospital, mainly under consultant supervision
  • - 48-hour-per-week role
  • - 1:8 on-call rota
  • - Collaborating closely with intensive care and ED colleagues

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include pre, peri, and post-operative management of surgical patients, acute pain reviews, and safe transfer of critically ill patients. Training spans various surgical specialties, complex airway cases, and regional anesthesia. Effective communication with medical and service departments within the Trust and other hospitals is essential. The role includes teaching junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, with support for additional educational roles and opportunities in the pre-assessment service and multidisciplinary meetings. The post-holder will provide anaesthetic care at William Harvey Hospital, mainly under consultant supervision, with chances for independent work based on experience. This 48-hour-per-week role includes a 1:8 on-call rota, with two junior anaesthetists covering all emergency work, collaborating closely with intensive care and ED colleagues.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Trust Doctor position in Anaesthetics?

The position is for one year.

What hospitals are included in the East Kent Hospitals Trust?

The trust comprises five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role is 48 hours per week.

What is the on-call rota for this position?

The on-call rota is 1:8, with two junior anaesthetists covering all emergency work.

What support is available for education and professional development?

The trust offers active support for study, quality improvement, and patient safety work as part of the 'We care' improvement journey, along with opportunities for teaching and additional educational roles.

What types of surgical services does William Harvey Hospital provide?

The hospital provides surgical services including head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, gynecology, ENT, trauma surgery, breast surgery, pediatrics, and ophthalmology, among others.

Who will the Trust Doctor be working under for supervision?

The post-holder will mainly work under the supervision of a consultant.

What opportunities exist for independent work in this role?

Independent work opportunities may be available based on the post-holder's experience.

How does the department promote effective communication?

Effective communication with medical and service departments within the Trust and other hospitals is essential and encouraged.

Who can be contacted for further information or to arrange an informal visit?

For further details or informal visits, please contact Janine Thomas, Consultant Anaesthetics and Trust Lead, at ekhuft.whanaestheticlead@nhs.net.

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Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust delivers a range of healthcare services across hospitals in East Kent, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized medical treatments. Their mission is to provide excellent, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of the community. They aim to ensure that patients receive high-quality, effective treatment and support in a safe and caring environment.

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