Consultant Anaesthetist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a General Anaesthetist to join their innovative team. You will provide high quality anaesthetic services and oversee trainees while enjoying a diverse caseload. This role values work-life balance and includes teaching medical students. Flexibility in working patterns is encouraged, making it ideal for those seeking reduced hours.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Employee support benefits

Qualifications

• Wide experience and training in Anaesthesia and Critical Care to Consultant level.
• Experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Emergency Anaesthetic and Obstetric services.
• Supervise trainees and participate in teaching medical students.
• Take part in on-call rota for General/Obstetric Consultant.

Skills

Understanding of NHS management structure

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Well-organised

Time management skills

Leadership skills

Education

Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia

6 months advanced obstetric training

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Do you have a passion for delivering high quality General Anaesthetic services within a team of experienced and innovative professionals?

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our team and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. As a General Anaesthetist, you will have the chance to develop your skills and subspecialty under the guidance of an inspiring team. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital, however, cross site working at Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon will be required.

Located in the western part of Cambridgeshire, the historic towns of Peterborough and Huntingdon have been transformed by town development schemes bringing improvements in housing, education, and employment opportunities. Both hospital sites are accessible by road or train within easy commute distance from London, Cambridge, Leicester or Birmingham.

Along with the team of 46 Consultants, you will be responsible for the provision of Emergency Anaesthetic and Obstetric services and the supervision of trainees. We are collaborating with medical students from the University of Cambridge and the University of Leicester who are completing their Peri-Operative Medicine experience here. There will the opportunity to teach the medical students.

We are committed to ensure flexibility in working patterns for a better work-life balance to all our staff. We would also welcome applications from Consultants wishing to work less than full time.

Main duties of the job

The weekly sessional commitments are based on 10 PAs (8.5 DCC+ 1.5 SPA), and any additional PAs will be subject to negotiation. The predictable and unpredictable DCC work of this post is annualised and will consist of a combination of fixed (at least one day per week) and flexible clinical sessions (planned sessions 4-8 for Theatre/Obstetrics) to an agreed annualised total. You will take part in the General/Obstetric Consultant on-call rota.

Each week will be finalised four weeks in advance and will incorporate an agreed fixed non-clinical day. The rest of the time will be spent on administration, continued development of Anaesthetic services, attendance at planned departmental meetings, teaching, audit and mandatory training.

A typical week will consist of a fixed day and a mixture of surgical specialty sessions such as ENT, Upper GI, Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Colorectal or Gynaecology but, could also include Trauma or Emergency Anaesthesia.

The Inpatient Trauma Service is currently based at Peterborough City as a single site for both patients from Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke hospitals. To accommodate the extra trauma capacity there are weekend Trauma lists on Saturday and Sunday as well as Bank Holidays and these are included in everyone's job plans.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area. In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery. This will be signed by the Medical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.

The Job Plan may be reviewed after three months.

There may be a requirement for activities to be carried out at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, located a 25 minute car journey away from Peterborough City Hospital.

For more details on this role and the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within 6 months of completion of training
• 6 months advanced obstetric training to RCoA standards or equivalent

Desirable

• Management training / qualification

Experience

Essential

• A wide experience and training in Anaesthesia and Critical Care to Consultant level.
• Experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to standards required by the RCoA

Key Skills

Essential

• Understanding of NHS management structure and recent changes, plus the responsibilities of an NHS Consultant.
• Understanding of audit process
• Use of wide range of IT functions
• Understanding developments in, and the process of medical education
• Well organised and skilled in good time management
• Effective interpersonal and IT skills
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills
• Self-motivation & Leadership skills
• Understand the research process
• Understanding of evidence-based medicine.

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in Human Factors & Crisis Resource Management for Anaesthesia
• Organisational skills.
• Knowledge of recent and local changes.
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to assess published evidence
• Qualification in education
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Other

Desirable

• Research Publications
• Research Interests

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