Interview prep - why anaesthetics questions Flashcards
What do you like most about anaesthetics?
Clinically speaking, when I look back to the best days I have had at work its because I’ve been dealing with acutely unwell individuals, so for me that experience has been largely in Resus. Taking the lead role in resus calls has allowed me to develop my ability to keep calm under pressure and think ahead, and I have realised that this aspect of work gives me a real buzz. Thinking back to a recent clinical exampl having had a patient who presented in resus in severe DKA ho I realised would likely need ITU, I enjoyed the ability to lead the team and those interactions with other specialities gives a huge amount of variety to the day which I enjoy.
On my anaesthetics taster week I saw how much scope and variety there is with anaesthetics which is a very exciting prospect. I enjoyed seeing the ebb and flow of acuity and the close working relationships not only between anaesthetics dpt but also other specialities.
I also particularly enjoy practical procedures and learning those hands on skills, often asking for the opportunity to learn a new skill or for supervision when practicing skills I am not yet familiar with. Getting that satisfaction of a procedure well done and seeing its immediate effects like with FIBs in ED.
I have also seen how many opportunities there are within anaesthetics to get involved in other projects for which you have a passion in, for me that is education and MDT simulations which is an exciting prospect.
Lastly speaking to anaesthetics trainees of all grades and consultants there is a palpable happiness surrounding the work they do and the training pathway which is always a pleasure to see and is inspiring to see.
Why do you want to do anaesthetics
best days at work are in resus
its dealing with these acute patients that gives me a real buzz and sense of satisfaction.
I like the teamwork aspect of these situations both within the team but also interesting interactions with other specialities that adds variety to the job
These aspects I witnessed in my taster week in anaesthetics, which I loved, and I noticed how much the working environment suited me both clinically but also personally.
- ebb and flow of acuity
- practical procedures and quick satisfaction
Speaking to trainees and consultants people are happy.
scope for future and education
Talk me through your CV
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Clinical
FY1/2 in a busy DGH in the north west. Lots of hand on experiance early and lots of responsibility
Currently am working in the south west as a clinical educatio fellow 5050 ED education
I realised quickly I liked hands on and practical procedures and skills - best part of my day. US skills and learning to place things like arterial lines or do blocks.
I liked leading MET calls and dealing with acutely unwell patients
In F2 I did my ED rotation and asked to be put in resus often
Did my taster week, consolidated I loved anaesetics, the team and envronmant the type of patient contact
Academic
MBCHB Sheffield
MSc SciComm, award given
Currently doing PGCERT
Authored one paper
Presented x1 conference internationally and one nationally
ATLS BASICS and PROMPT courses
Management
2nd cycle audit implementing prefiled consent forms which allowed for personalisation, significant change
qip in art line - videos being iused by whiston for prompt and they were included as part of a presentation for regional prompt courses and recieved excellent feedback, will be involved in producing more general ones.
on mess committee organising large scale events
currently helping organise conference for EDI in ED
Education fellow and organised 3 month ED undergrad sims in f2
Personal
main attributes is supportive and caring individual who people have commented enjoy working with and having around
art
What skills and experience make you suited to anaesthetics
resus experiance
practical skills including USS, keeping calm under pressure, working within an MDT
taster week
ATLS / PHEC / PROMP mat medicine
???try and ground it in an example
more broadly speaking
- lead a QIP working with anaesthetics and attended their montlhly audit meetings so have good understanding
- education experience organising and running teaching, especially sims and doing PGCERT
what skills or personal attributes make you suited to anaesthetics
- calm under pressure able to think a few steps ahead
- able to make quick decisions and use some creative thinking to approach new situations, escalating and discussing when needed
- good team working skills, communicate and coordinate and communicating empathetically with patient
- committed and hard working, generally enjoyable to work with, enjoy getting involved in different projects
