Job summary
Requiredto fill this replacement post within the Anaesthetics Department at LeedsGeneral Infirmary.
Thesuccessful applicant should possess FRCA (or equivalent) and should be includedon the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointmentregulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the SpecialistRegister.
Consideration will be given to applicantswho wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required togive a 10-minute presentation on:
How will you improvetouchtime utilisation in paediatric theatres
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:Wednesday 18 December 2024
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will participate in theundergraduate teaching program for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds,which is organised on specialty or clinical area basis. The appointee, withcolleagues, will contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including theteaching program for SpRs in Anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
Applicants should have established skills inpaediatric anaesthesia and have undertaken advanced training in this area. Excellent communication and team workingskills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
About us
Leeds TeachingHospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access toleading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £ billion. Our 20,000staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patientappointments. We operate from 7 hospitalson 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be thebest for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based onThe Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, foundedon values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by beingtrue to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve ourresults in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. Thebest for patient safety, quality and experience
2. Thebest place to work
3. Acentre of excellence for specialist services, education, research andinnovation
4. Hospitalsthat offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financiallysustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
To develop and/or consolidate expertise in anaesthesia. To develop existing relationships between anaesthesiaand Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust. To maintain and expand the excellence ofteaching and research already established within the Trust. to support serviceplans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical Practice andnew technologies available. toparticipate in and progress Clinical Governance.
The role of consultant anaesthetistwill be expected to work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of acomprehensive anaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal skills & other requirements
Essential
1. Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
2. *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
3. *Effective interpersonal skills.
4. *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
5. *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
6. *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
7. -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
Desirable
8. Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
9. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric anaesthesia.
10. Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in paediatric anaesthesia.
11. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
12. Should have completed at least 12 months in a recognised training programme in paediatric anaesthesia.
13. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
14. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
15. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
16. Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
17. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential
18. FRCA or equivalent qualification.
19. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
20. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
21. Eligibility to work in the UK.
22. Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
23. Relevant higher degree.