SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THE POST:

• Proven ability to work as an effective team member
• Effective Communication skills
• Competent to work autonomously.
• All posts at UPMC require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.
• Completion of Mandatory Training as required by UPMC Management, including but not limited to:Fire Training - AnnualRadiation Safety Training - AnnualInfection Prevention and Control Training - AnnualACLS Training- BiennialBCLS Training - BiennialICHGCP Training – Biennial-desirableICORG PI Training – Triennial-deManual Handling and Patient Movement Training - Triennial

EDUCATION AND RESEARCH:

• Participation in Departmental Educational Meetings.
• Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc).
• UPMC/D3 e-Rounds
• Other education activity (Conferences, lectures etc.) to meet the requirements of the statutory rules regarding Professional Competence Assurance, as well as to acquire and maintain the necessary skills relevant to the proper function of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre at Whitfield.
• Participation, within the departmental framework and guidelines, in research which may be multi-institutional (ICORG) or internal.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Medical degree, MBBS pr equivalent
• Current Full Medical Council Registration
• Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists is desirable
• At least 5 years’ experience as an Anaesthetic registrar in an acute hospital setting.
• Current ACLS and BLS

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Anaesthetic Registrar is a key member of the hospital’s clinical team whose primary role is to provide and oversee care to patients in the Operating Theatre, the Cardiac Cath lab, Critical Care Unit and to any other patients in the hospital who require acute medical intervention that can be provided by an Anaesthetic Registrar which includes, but not limited to: • Emergency situations including airway management • Follow up of post-operative surgical patients • Acute decompensation of patients • Any patients with fluid management issues including difficult vascular access • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation • Acute pain management The Anaesthetic Department at UPMC Whitfield is a consultant delivered service. The team consists of an Anaesthetic Consultant who will work in collaboration with the Anaesthetic Registrar in patient care and in formulating management plans for patients.

CLINICAL DUTIES:

As an employee of UPMC, you will also have the responsibility of:

• Provide services in Anaesthesia including diagnosis, treatment and care for patients, both inpatient and outpatient.
• Participate in departmental teaching/education programs.
• Participate in research in Anaesthesia.
• Participate in an out-of-hours Anaesthetic Registrar roster.
• Participate in administrative matters as required by the General Manager or Clinical Director of UPMC Whitfield
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Observe all hospital policies and procedures and statutory regulations.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
• To ensure in consultation with the General Manager, Medical/Clinical Director that appropriate medical cover is available at all times having due regard to the implementation of the European Working Time Directive as it relates to doctors.
• To supervise and be responsible for diagnosis, treatment and care provided by the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) treating patients under the Consultant’s care.
• To participate as a right and obligation in selection processes for Resident Medical Officers and other staff as appropriate.
• To participate in clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information required for same in accordance with regulatory, statutory and corporate policies and procedures.
• The Candidate can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying jobs at this classification level

• Participate and Attend all code blue calls or INEWS calls within the hospitalAssessment of the deteoriating patient