This is a full-time locum post for a consultant in anaesthesia with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful applicant would join a team of 9 obstetric subspecialty anaesthetists who undertake a mix of obstetric and adult practice and cover an obstetric on-call rota.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia. This will include provision for peri-operative assessment.
In addition to duties within sub-specialty, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to his/her training and experience.
There is an on-call commitment of approximately 1:10. This provides an obstetric anaesthetic service for out-of-hours urgent and emergency cases.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal, and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high-quality, safe, and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity, and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* FRCA or equivalent
* Full registration with GMC
* Accreditation in anaesthesia and on specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
* Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia as a senior trainee or post CCT fellow at a tertiary centre
* Current ALS certification
Desirable
* ALS instructor or equivalent
* NLS provider
* MOET / ALSO provider
* ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
* Post CCT experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
* Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics for high-risk obstetric patients
* Evidence of multidisciplinary working with obstetricians and midwifery staff
Desirable
* An interest in High-risk obstetric anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential
* Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching trainees, undergraduates, Midwives and other professional groups.
* Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods
Desirable
* Attendance at a recognised teaching course
* Experience of organising teaching programmes or specific teaching events
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
* Training and experience in management relevant to Anaesthesia
* Attendance on a management course
Research and Audit
Essential
* Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine, the principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
* Completed at least one audit project related to obstetric anaesthesia.
Desirable
* GCP certified
* Research experience
* Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals
* Presentation at regional or national meetings
Other Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
* Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
* Membership of a specialist obstetric anaesthesia society
Desirable
* Prepared to work in shared office space
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