Consultant Anaesthetist

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading orthopaedic hospital in Oswestry is looking for a Consultant Anaesthetist to enhance their service. This full-time position includes 8.5 PA for clinical care and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have experience in complex anaesthetic techniques and be prepared to lead service improvements in a challenging environment. Excellent transport links and state-of-the-art facilities make this a premier opportunity in North Shropshire.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Strong research reputation

Qualifications

• Ability to perform ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and neuraxial blockade.
• Experience in leading service development.
• Prepared to participate in complex orthopaedic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care through anaesthesia.
• Support service development to achieve world-class status.
• Utilize invasive monitoring for surgeries.

Skills

Leadership

Anaesthesia techniques

Service development

Job description

Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our leading orthopaedic centre of excellence. We are looking for a consultant who has the drive to develop the service to world class status. This full-time post comprises 8.5 programmed activities (PA) for direct clinical care with 1.5 supporting professional activities (SPA) with the opportunity to progress to 2.5 for specific activities which are agreed upon between the consultant and their clinical manager.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with high staff and patient satisfaction and a strong reputation for research and innovation. We offer a range of staff benefits, access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital, on the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales, in an area with attractive surroundings and good transport links.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care: 8.5 PA with 1.5 SPA, with the opportunity to progress to 2.5 PA for specific activities agreed with the clinical manager.
• Provide anaesthesia that is interesting, challenging and varied, including ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia, local anaesthetic catheter techniques, neuraxial blockade, fibre optic and video-assisted intubation.
• Invasive monitoring is regularly employed for revision hip and major spinal surgery.
• Support service development to achieve world class status within the orthopaedic centre.

About RJAH and Location

The Trust is a single surgical specialty hospital known for its orthopaedic focus, transport links, and attractive location in North Shropshire with access to outdoor lifestyle opportunities and good schooling.

Benefits and Environment

Outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities, including the Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre. Receive excellent transport links (Chester, Shrewsbury, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham airports within reach) and easy road/rail access.

Requirements

The role requires a Consultant Anaesthetist prepared to lead and develop the service, with the ability to perform the listed anaesthetic techniques and participate in complex orthopaedic procedures as described above.