Specialty Doctor - Anaesthetics

The post holder will form one member of a full shift, either in ICU, Obstetrics or Senior on call anaesthetist. Daytime work may vary according to the requirements and may include daytime PAs in main Theatre, Day Surgery and Obstetrics or Intensive Care, according to experience.

The Specialty Doctors will be expected to exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility but ultimate responsibility for the patients they treat will rest with the relevant consultant. At least one session per week will be under consultant supervision.

All Specialty Doctors in Critical Care and Anaesthesia have a continuing responsibility for the proper functioning of the Department. As far as is practical, the appointee will be expected to provide emergency cover for colleagues when required.

The successful applicant will be supported to pursue a personal development plan appropriate to them, whether it is studying for exams, training to be a trainer, maintaining skills or developing new ones.

Watford General Hospital is a busy District General Hospital situated just outside London. St Albans City Hospital is an Elective Surgery Centre.

The post is full time 12 PA's working a full-shift timetable and will include working in ICU, Obstetric Unit and theatres. The post will involve taking part in an out of hours rota (including weekends) at Watford General Hospital as one of the resident doctors., With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking