Consultant Anaesthetist – Regional & Orthopaedic, On-Call

NHS Jobs; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Oswestry is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Regional Anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery. The post is permanent and full-time, comprising 10 PAs (8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 SPA).

The appointee will communicate openly with colleagues, participate in full peri-operative care, support training for trainees, and contribute to on-call duties on a 1:16 rota.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and open communication with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues.
• Take part in all aspects of pre-, intra- and post-operative anaesthetic care for both inpatient and day case orthopaedic surgery.
• Demonstrate a degree of flexibility in their working patterns, as demanded by a consultant-based service.
• Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota. This is currently 1:16, though this may be subject to change.
• Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, Anaesthetic Fellows, nurses, ODPs and colleagues.
• Assess patients fitness for surgery within the pre-op clinic, both directly and indirectly by supervising nursing colleagues.

Job description

NHS Jobs in Oswestry is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Regional Anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery. The post is permanent and full-time, comprising 10 PAs (8.5 Direct Clinical Care and 1.5 SPA).

The appointee will communicate openly with colleagues, participate in full peri-operative care, support training for trainees, and contribute to on-call duties on a 1:16 rota.