Consultant Anaesthetics with an Interest in Peri-Operative Care & T&O

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join their team at Glangwili General Hospital. The role involves providing high-quality care in the anaesthetic department and supporting emergency and trauma surgery. The ideal candidate will have full GMC registration and specialist interest in peri-operative medicine. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £110,240 to £160,951 annually and is an opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice.
• On Specialist Register for Anaesthetics.
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care for patients in the anaesthetic department.
• Join a team of consultants interested in Peri‑operative medicine.
• Deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists.

Skills

Full GMC Registration

On Specialist Register for Anaesthetics

FRCA

Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Broad based experience in Anaesthesia

Evidence of valid advanced life support skills

Education

Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc

Job description

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 27 Anaesthetic Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on‑call rota, and providing senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency and trauma surgery.

There are opportunities for the successful candidate to deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists and gain further experience and expertise in a variety of specialities, including general surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.

Main Duties

The post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in Peri‑operative medicine. The post holder will provide high quality care for patients within the anaesthetic Department and provide peri‑operative care for elective and emergency patients across the range of specialities available within Hywel Dda UHB. The candidate will join a team of consultants with an interest in Peri‑operative medicine, doing High‑Risk pre‑assessment, CPET clinics and assisting with our Pre‑habilitation service.

About Us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
• Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Cerdigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
• 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
• Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
• Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Employment Information

Job locations: Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF.

Grade: Consultant. Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 a year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time. Reference number: 100‑MED‑GGH‑414.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice
• On Specialist Register for Anaesthetics with GMC Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalence (or eligible for Specialist registration within 6 months of interview date)
• Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
• FRCA
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent

Clinical Experience (Essential)

• Broad based experience in Anaesthesia
• Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• Evidence of valid advanced life support skills

Clinical Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of NHS
• Employment at consultant level in the NHS
• Advanced Training In Peri‑op, regional anaesthesia, trauma.
• ATLS or similar
• Additional clinical qualifications
• Evidence of above average performance

Clinical Governance & Research (Essential)

• Evidence of participation in clinical governance

Clinical Governance & Research (Desirable)

• Experience leading Clinical Governance and service development
• Participation in a research service evaluation or quality improvement project related to Critical Care Medicine
• Publication in a medical textbook or peer reviewed journal
• Knowledge of risk management

Personal Development & Teaching (Essential)

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/governance and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Evidence of effectively organising and delivering teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Personal Development & Teaching (Desirable)

• Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
• "Training the Trainers" experience
• Teaching qualification (PGCME/PGDip)

Management (Essential)

• Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS

Management (Desirable)

• Evidence of management training
• Healthcare leadership and management qualification

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.

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Hywel Dda University Health Board, Glangwili Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF.

EEO Statement

Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient‑centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.