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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 may be 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 jobTrust 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. Working for our organisationWe 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 2015 and is proud of its collegiate spirit and cohesiveness. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence and translational research and receive very strong feedback from our rotating trainees. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description & person specification for further details including the job plans and requirements for the posts. Person specificationQualificationsFull GMC registration Stage 1 RCoA curriculum complete or equivalent Primary FRCA or equivalent Final FRCA Experience in teaching, quality improvement and audit ExperienceAbility 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 If you have problems applying, contactAddress University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road Plymouth PL6 8DH Telephone 01752439787#J-18808-Ljbffr