Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Jobs; Wigan; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust's ICU department seeks an experienced post holder to lead in teaching, training SAS Doctors and Doctors in Training, and to uphold Trust policies. This role supports the department’s accreditation and ongoing education initiatives on the Wigan site.

The post emphasizes risk management, mandatory training compliance, and a proactive safety culture. Annual appraisal and revalidation support is provided; there is no on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train SAS Doctors and Doctors in Training
• Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct
• Ensure compliance with the Mandatory training policy in accordance with the Trust policy
• Proactively manage risk, conduct risk assessments, report incidents, near misses and hazards, and uphold a duty of care
• No on-call requirement as part of this appointment

Job description

Responsibility for Finance Participate in ensuring the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service Demonstrate awareness of the need for cost improvement programmes within the service. Promote effective utilisation of resources. Provide the service within its financial constraints. Responsibility for Human Resources Be expected to supervise and train SAS Doctors and Doctors in Training Adhere and promote Trust policies, procedures and guidelines and maintain the Professional Code of Conduct Ensure compliance with the Mandatory training policy in accordance with the Trust policy. Compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Information Governance the potholder is not entitled to use for their own benefit or gain, or to divulge to any persons, firm or other organisation whatsoever confidential information belonging to the Trust or relating the Trusts affairs or dealings which may come to their knowledge during employment. Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Responsibility for Teaching The Department is committed to delivering a high quality, safe service. The ICU enjoys full Accreditation with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in Intensive Care Medicine. There is a new post-graduate and skills centre on the Wigan site. There are regular educational meetings on two sites (Wigan and Wrightington). There will be opportunities to become involved with Simulation Training. Work Circumstances & on-call A mutually acceptable Job Plan will be agreed on appointment to the post. The successful candidate will undergo annual appraisal and five yearly re validations. The Trust and the Department of Anaesthesia are committed to supporting doctors through appraisal and re validation. There is no on -call requirement as part of this appointment.

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust