Job Summary
Required to fill this replacement post within the Anaesthetics Department at Leeds General Infirmary.
The successful applicant should possess FRCA (or equivalent) and should be included on 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 appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How will you improve touchtime 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 the undergraduate teaching program for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on specialty or clinical area basis. The appointee, with colleagues, will contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including the teaching program for SpRs in Anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
Applicants should have established skills in paediatric anaesthesia and have undertaken advanced training in this area. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
1. Patient-centred
2. Fair
3. Collaborative
4. Accountable
5. Empowered
We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable
Date posted: 11 November 2024
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9298-CON-871A
Job Responsibilities
To develop and/or consolidate expertise in anaesthesia. To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust. To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. To participate in and progress Clinical Governance.
The role of consultant anaesthetist will be expected to work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential:
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
o CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process
Desirable:
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential:
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in paediatric anaesthesia.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in paediatric anaesthesia.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential:
* Should have completed at least 12 months in a recognised training programme in paediatric anaesthesia.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable:
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Qualifications
Essential:
* FRCA or equivalent qualification.
* Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
* YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED CLEARLY ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable:
* Relevant higher degree.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX
Employer's Website: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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