Job summary Applications are invited for a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Chronic Pain Medicine at Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust (MCHFT). This exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team focused on providing high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients. The Treatment Centre comprises of 4-day case theatres, 5 endoscopy rooms and a recovery area. There are 7 inpatient theatres including one 24 hour a day emergency theatre and an orthopaedic barn theatre. The award-winning Maternity Department consists of a self-contained midwife led unit with 3 rooms with birthing pools. The delivery suite has 6 standard delivery rooms, 2 theatres and a 2 bedded recovery area. The spacious Critical Care Unit located adjacent to the theatre suite has recently been expanded. This provides an integrated 18 bedded area with four potential isolation rooms and the ability to cohort into a four-bedded area separate from the main unit. A Surgical Admission Lounge (SAL) next to theatre admits patients on the day for elective operations. Proposed AAC date is 04/12/2024. Main duties of the job The job plan will consist of 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care including on-call commitment and 2 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity per week (SPA for private CPD, audit, appraisal and research and a further SPA for training, educational commitments and service development, for which evidence of activity will be monitored. The appointee will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical management for patients requiring anaesthesia and chronic pain management. Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases including paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics and general surgery. Paediatric sessions may be in ENT, dental, ophthalmology, urology or general surgery. The post will also include outpatient chronic pain clinics and procedure sessions, with associated time for administration. There are also opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the department's activities, and those of the wider Trust. This post includes participation on the general on-call rota and provision of weekend trauma lists.The successful candidate will join the existing team of consultants who work closely together and act as a very supportive group with a determined ethos. About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through our Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership. We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community. At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. We welcome all applicants and assess all job applications based on knowledge, skills and experience needed for the post. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 412-S&C-5383 Job locations Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Further information regarding this post is available on the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Further information regarding this post is available on the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview), CESR, European Community Rights FRCA or equivalent Diploma Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia At least one year's experience of working in the NHS Desirable Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.) Post-Graduate Prizes FFPMRCA clinical skills and training Essential Advanced training in chronic pain medicine Higher training in general, urological and gynaecological anaesthesia, and day case anaesthesia Higher training in anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery and regional anaesthesia Higher training in paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia Higher training in head, neck maxillofacial and dental surgery Higher training in trauma and stabilisation APLS & ALS (or equivalents) Desirable ATLS (or equivalent) Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia (with a minimum of 3 months at a tertiary centre) Evidence of anaesthesia for the high risk patient teaching expereince Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues Regular commitment to continuing medical education Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching. Life support course instructor clinical governance Essential Active consistent engagement with clinical audit Evidence of reflective practice Desirable Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care Significant involvement in clinical research Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal management Essential Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants Desirable Attendance at recognised management courses Experience of administration within an anaesthetic department either in training or staff allocation Personal Attributes Essential Evidence of: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Industry and enthusiasm, Flexibility in a changing work environment Desirable Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview), CESR, European Community Rights FRCA or equivalent Diploma Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia At least one year's experience of working in the NHS Desirable Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.) Post-Graduate Prizes FFPMRCA clinical skills and training Essential Advanced training in chronic pain medicine Higher training in general, urological and gynaecological anaesthesia, and day case anaesthesia Higher training in anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery and regional anaesthesia Higher training in paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia Higher training in head, neck maxillofacial and dental surgery Higher training in trauma and stabilisation APLS & ALS (or equivalents) Desirable ATLS (or equivalent) Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia 6 months training in paediatric anaesthesia (with a minimum of 3 months at a tertiary centre) Evidence of anaesthesia for the high risk patient teaching expereince Essential Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Clinical Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues Regular commitment to continuing medical education Desirable Evidence to allow accreditation as a Consultant Educational Supervisor for trainee doctors with the GMC Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching. Life support course instructor clinical governance Essential Active consistent engagement with clinical audit Evidence of reflective practice Desirable Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care Significant involvement in clinical research Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal management Essential Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants Desirable Attendance at recognised management courses Experience of administration within an anaesthetic department either in training or staff allocation Personal Attributes Essential Evidence of: Good organisational skills, Commitment to team working, Leadership qualities, Good interpersonal skills, Excellent written and spoken English, Industry and enthusiasm, Flexibility in a changing work environment Desirable Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)