Job Summary
We are looking for 4 high quality individuals to join the Anaesthetic Department in Bolton as Consultants to be involved in providing a high quality clinical service, whilst contributing fully to the activities of the department and Trust.
The General Anaesthetic team provides anaesthetic services for General, Breast and Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma, ENT, Dental, Ophthalmic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternity Services for the local population. The department also runs an Acute Pain Service, Chronic Pain/Pain Management Clinic.
As a general anaesthetist, the appointee would take part in the general on-call and supporting maternity services. Applicants should be on the Specialist Register with a CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, or within 6 months of gaining a CCT. The individual should have recognised higher training in Anaesthetics.
Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.
PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATE: 13th February 2025
Main Duties of the Job
* Provision of range of anaesthetic services within a highly functioning anaesthetic department.
* Responsibility for the supervision and education of junior doctors, students and other clinical staff where appropriate.
* An expectation that the post holder will work with managers and colleagues towards achieving the goals and service delivery targets of the department and Trust while ensuring the quality of delivery of service.
* A requirement to respond positively to appropriate requests for assistance wherever possible in the event of a major incident or other event where anaesthetic or professional expertise is felt to be advantageous.
* A requirement to comply with Trust Policies.
* A job plan for the post (draft attached) will be agreed with the candidate after appointment.
* The sessions for operating work will be arranged to suit the departmental needs, including pre/post/operative care, emergencies, administration and teaching. Some flexibility and changes are inevitable when colleagues are away. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue specialist interests where possible.
About Us
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a busy acute hospital with an excellent reputation for teaching and senior support. It is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women's and children's services and is the second busiest ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. With more than 6000 staff and over 850 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognized as providing "Good care to our patients" and rated "Good" overall by the Quality Care Commissioner this is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. Bolton's values - vision, openness, integrity, compassion and excellence defines the way all staff work and behave.
Our values form part of our recruitment, induction, appraisal and leadership development processes. We want Bolton NHS FT to be a great place to work for staff and believe that by living the values every day we will encourage a culture where we treat patients as we would treat our family and friends. We want all of our patients to be safe and receive the best possible care.
Date Posted: 13 December 2024
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 241-940AS-24
Job Location: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
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