Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit full-time consultants in anaesthesia (with or without an interest in critical care or obstetrics) to join our dynamic and inclusive team at The Rotherham Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will work alongside the existing team of 26 consultants and 19 Associate specialists, specialty doctors, and clinical fellows, as well as 12 doctors in training from Health Education England (HEE).
The Anaesthetic and Critical Care department serves a modern and recently expanded theatre and day surgery complex with adjacent ITU and HDU facilities. The department has an excellent reputation and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and would welcome applicants with a teaching interest. The Trust has Associate Teaching Hospital status within the University of Sheffield Medical School.
Main Duties of the Job
Surgical specialties in the Trust include: general surgery (including laparoscopic colorectal surgery), orthopaedics, Obs & Gynae, urology, ENT, maxillofacial, breast surgery, and ophthalmology. We run a busy pre-operative assessment service, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. We specialise in day case surgery (led by recent BADS president) and regional anaesthesia.
The critical care unit consists of 6 funded ITU beds and 8 funded HDU beds. There are consultants with a special interest in critical care medicine. We have also appointed an Associate Specialist in intensive care to support the expanding department. We have FICE echo accreditation.
There are many research opportunities within the Anaesthetic department and the Trust as a whole. A consultant colleague is a professor with an active research portfolio, and we make a significant contribution in terms of recruitment to prominent trials. Successful applicants will be encouraged to have an active part in furthering projects and quality improvements within the department.
We have a wealth of managerial experience within the department, with colleagues currently holding several senior roles within the Trust.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department. For an informal discussion, more information about the posts, or to arrange a visit, please contact: Dr Clare Smith, Clinical Lead and Consultant on clare.smith77@nhs.net
About Us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it; each year, hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person, then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Date Posted: 28 January 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: C9165-24-10-029
Job Locations:
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Job Description - Job Responsibilities
The Post
The successful candidates will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide 8.0 PA per week of DCC, plus 1.0 PA for on-call, and a minimum of 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department, and the appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by their interests and the needs of the department.
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant provides cover from 0800 to 2100 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU). On-call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General Consultants. The Critical Care Consultants provide a weekend on-call service which will be on a 1 in 9 basis with prospective cover. There is a resident session on the Critical Care unit from 0800-1200, followed by on-call till 2000hr. (Consultants will be expected to cross-cover colleagues' leave in order to cover the Critical Care Medicine service). These are new posts to facilitate a departmental restructure, providing separate rotas for critical care and other duties. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time. There are currently 9 Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care. We have recently appointed a Trust Associate Specialist to increase clinical cover in critical care.
Anaesthetics
Each theatre session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list is 0830, and for the afternoon list, it is 1345. Several theatre lists may be all Day, and the trauma list starts at 13:45 and finishes at 20:30.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
The list of activities included in SPA is not limited to activities to support continuing professional development (CPD), but includes mandatory training, appraisal, revalidation, audit, job planning, departmental and personal administration, governance, education, and training etc. All of the SPA activities will be required to support revalidation and professional development.
The expected anaesthetic-related activities of the job plan should occur at regular times in the week. Mutual agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Lead, with regard to scheduling, including SPA.
An example timetable is indicated in this job description, and we are very willing to discuss alternative arrangements with suitable candidates who have a specialist area of interest that complements their primary role.
On Call Availability
The post holder will participate in the General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on-call rota for out-of-hours emergency work. The on-call is Category A attracting a pay supplement of 3% and tariffed at 1.0 PA per week on average.
Teaching and Training
The appointee is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students, and other clinical staff groups. The appointee may also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty if interested. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
Study & Training
The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity.
Appraisal, Revalidation & Mandatory Training
The successful candidate will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement, the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Ability and Skills - Essential
* Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to the post applied for.
* Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice.
Qualifications - Essential
* MBChB or equivalent.
* Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
* Please confirm your GMC registration number.
* On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview.
* Hold FRCA or equivalent.
* For applicants applying with an interest in Critical Care, FFICM by examination and/or a CCT in Critical Care must be confirmed.
Experience - Essential
* Satisfactory completion of ARCP process or equivalence.
* Subspecialty training Advanced ICM training or equivalent if applying for ITU post.
Research and Audit - Essential
* Trained in research methodology.
* Committed to evidence-based practice.
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit.
Education and Training - Essential
* Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high-quality teaching and training to junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team.
Management Skills - Essential
* Demonstrate effective team working skills.
* Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
* Proven knowledge of systems and processes of NHS or equivalent.
* Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
* Demonstrate innovation and problem-solving abilities.
* Clear, fluent, and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's Website: https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/
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