Consultant Anaesthetist

Esneft; Ipswich; Híbrido; GBP 90 000 - 115 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) invites applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist at Ipswich Hospital. We are expanding our permanent team and welcome colleagues with interests in perioperative medicine and various anaesthetic subspecialties.

The department offers a supportive environment, development opportunities, flexible working and collaboration across theatres and teaching settings.

Qualificações

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
• FRCA or equivalent credential required
• Evidence of CPD and involvement in ongoing professional development
• Experience at NHS consultant level in anaesthesia
• Ability to lead teaching and training of junior staff and students
• Commitment to patient safety and clinical governance
• Full driving licence and access to a car
• Experience with research translation into clinical practice

Responsabilidades

• Clinical responsibilities include general anaesthesia for a range of cases and supervision of junior staff
• Participation in perioperative medicine and multi-disciplinary care
• Teaching and training of junior doctors and students
• Contributions to clinical governance and quality improvement
• Participation in service development and policy implementation

Conhecimentos

GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia

FRCA

Perioperative medicine interest

NHS experience

CPD

NHS management knowledge

Research application to clinical care

Driving licence

Educational supervision

ALS/APLS/ALS

Simulation teaching/fitness

NHS consultant level experience

Teaching/education of staff

QI project experience

Formação académica

GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia

FRCA

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job overview

We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist based at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).

This post has been developed as we expand our permanent workforce as well as bring new colleagues into our team following retirements. We are a strong and supportive department and are looking for colleagues who can bring their own skills and attributes to the department.

We are particularly interested in recruiting colleagues with a significant interest in any of the following areas: perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for general and urological surgery including robotics, anaesthesia for spinal surgery and obstetric anaesthesia. We are an incredibly supportive and friendly department that must be visited to be believed. We would look to welcome all strong candidates and build job plans that are adaptable to their interests and needs.

Main duties of the job

Clinical responsibilities:

• General responsibilities
• Specialist clinics
• Operating as per specialty
• Teaching
• Other care of inpatients or outpatients
• Clinical and other administration as required by agreement
• Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduates
• Participation in clinical governance

Working for our organisation

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached a detailed job description for the main responsibilities and duties for this role.

Person specification

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
• FRCA or equivalent
• Evidence of SIA / specialist interest in one of perioperative medicine, anaesthesia for major general surgery, obstetric anaesthesia, orthopaedic anaesthesia
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Understanding of process of medical education and current training programmes
• Commitment and evidence of CPD
• Understanding of NHS management structure
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Full driving licence and regular access to a car
• Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
• Current ALS and EPLS or APLS
• Faculty on simulation course
• SIA / significant experience in a complimentary area of relevance to DGH anaesthetic practice
• Experience working at NHS consultant level as an anaesthetist
• Evidence of strong positive feedback for teaching
• Faculty on simulation courses or resuscitation courses
• Evidence of some management training, e.g. attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification
• Successful QI work presented as poster or oral presentation at regional or national level

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document.

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Ben Scoones Job title Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01473 712233 Additional information

For further information and visits, please contact

Dr Ben Scoones, Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics – [e-mail]

Dr Neil Berry – Anaesthetic Services Coordinator – [e-mail]