Consultant Anaesthetist in Obstetric Anaesthesia

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the East Yorkshire region is inviting applications for a Consultant General Anaesthetist focused on Obstetric Anaesthesia. The role involves participation in an on-call rota, clinical care, and opportunities for teaching and research within a diverse medical community. Candidates should have substantial experience in anaesthesia and excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits and support for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC.
• GMC Specialist Registration (or expected inclusion within 6 months).
• Must have worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist.
• ALS Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into obstetric anaesthesia on-call rota 1:10.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching within the HYMS medical school curriculum.
• Engage in research and audit programs.

Skills

High level of training in anaesthetic techniques

Management of High risk Obstetric patients

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Education

FRCA (or equivalent)

Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary: Applications are invited for the position of Consultant General Anaesthetist with special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia.

The Department provides Anaesthesia services for all major surgical specialties and works across two sites. Most elective work takes place at Castle Hill Hospital whilst urgent care, obstetric and paediatric care is at Hull Royal Infirmary.

The Women's and Children's hospital manages about 4600 deliveries per year, with an elective caesarean section rate of 20% and an emergency caesarean section rate of 25%. For many years, Hull has been a leading centre for the practice and teaching of obstetric anaesthesia. There are active research and audit programs and opportunities for innovation in clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

The post will provide input into obstetric anaesthesia on-call rota 1:10 at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 for supporting activities (SPAs) 1 PA is for on-call. 1.5 SPAs are classed as 'core' and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings. There are opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching within the HYMS medical school curriculum. Additional SPA time can be allocated for research, clinical management and educational supervisor (ES) activity.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full Registration with the GMC
• GMC Specialist Registration (or expected inclusion within 6 months)

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Either on the specialist register or if currently in a specialist registrar post, he/she is eligible to be registered within 6 months
• Must have completed Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training and clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques. Must have experience in management of High risk Obstetric patients
• Must have worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
• ALS Provider

Management and Administration Experience

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.

Teaching, Audit and Research

• Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
• Ability to carry out medical research. Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.

Personal Attributes

• Well organised and skilled in good time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.