Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA’s) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA’s). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To assist the lead in the development of regional anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan.
* Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients.
* Have the skills required to manage regional anaesthesia services, ensuring that they are delivered safely and timely, benefiting both patients and the organisation.
* Lead in developing and showcasing regional anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
* To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take ongoing responsibility for patients under your care.
* To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.
* To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
* To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
* To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Critical Care Services Directorate for the Trust.
* To develop & maintain such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the necessary anaesthesia skills as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan).
Person specification
Educational Qualifications
* CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview). FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent.
* MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).
Experience
* Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.
* Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.
Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the onboarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g., A-Levels, Degree etc.) or Professional Registration (e.g., Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc.) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application, you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Interested individuals are invited to contact Dr John Dyer, Clinical Director of the Anaesthesia, Peri-operative and Pain medicine directorate or Mandeep Chana, CCSD Group Manager via 01902 695559.
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