Consultant Anaesthetist

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to provide comprehensive anaesthesia services for a variety of surgical disciplines at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospital. The role includes on-call duties and involvement in DCC/SPA activity, with scope for extended PA/SPA commitments.

Applicants must hold CCT in anaesthesia or be within 6 months of completion, and FRCA or equivalent. Regional anaesthesia experience is highly valued, with MRCP/ALS desirable.

Qualifications

• CCT in anaesthesia within 6 months of interview or already obtained.
• FRCA or equivalent is required.
• MRCP or equivalent is desirable.
• ALS certification (or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical disciplines in a DGH setting.
• Participate in scheduled DCC and SPA activity as per the timetable.
• Support elective and emergency theatre activity and on-call duties.

Skills

Comprehensive anaesthesia experience

Regional anaesthesia

Education

FRCA or equivalent

CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview)

MRCP or equivalent

ALS certification (or equivalent)

Job description

This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA's) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA's). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

Please see JD document attachment for a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities.

This includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate.

About us

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see JD document attachment for a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities.

This includes a representative timetable of DCC and SPA activity, and an overview of the hospital and directorate.

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.

Desirable

• Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.