Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to recruit a Consultant in Anaesthesia. This is an expansion post and will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team focused on providing high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients.
The Trust retained its 'Good' rating by the CQC in April 2020, has a good reputation for research and benefits from some of the very latest clinical facilities.
Anaesthetists at Mid Cheshire Hospitals benefit from working in excellent clinical facilities. The department has recently achieved ACSA accreditation.
The main theatre area comprises of 8 theatres including a barn theatre for orthopaedics and 2 fully integrated theatres for endoscopic and laparoscopic work, and one 24-hour a day emergency theatre. The Treatment Centre comprises of 4-day case theatres, 5 endoscopy rooms and a recovery area.
The Critical Care Unit located adjacent to the theatre suite has 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.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training at the date of interview.
Duties will include anaesthesia for elective and emergency cases including paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and general surgery.
This post will contribute to the Consultant Anaesthetist on-call rota and undertake 3 weekend trauma lists a year.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are a variety of surgical lists available, and the post will include paediatric theatre sessions, obstetric sessions and emergency or trauma sessions. Paediatric sessions may be in ENT, dental, ophthalmology, urology or general surgery.
The post comes with 2.0 SPA sessions per week (based on 10 PAs), and active involvement in the governance, educational and quality improvement activity of the department is expected.
There will be opportunities to contribute to all aspects of the departments activities, and those of the wider Trust. Many Consultants take on additional roles within the Trust and regionally.
Please see the attached job description for further details, which also includes a sample rota for illustration. The job plan will be agreed between the successful appointee and Clinical Lead prior to commencement in post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full registration with the GMC with a Licence to Practise
* FRCA or equivalent Diploma
* Substantial and relevant experience in anaesthesia
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months if interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights
* At least one year's experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
* Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.)
* Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical skills and training
Essential
* 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 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 experience
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
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
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
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