Consultant Anaesthetist with special interest in Regional Anaesthesia

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

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Outstanding professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Staff benefits package

SPA increase from 1.5 to 2.5 PAs

Sessions in other specialties or acute

Descripción de la vacante

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in regional anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery. The role focuses on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and neuraxial techniques, with perioperative care, acute pain and enhanced recovery for major cases.

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia, or within six months of CCT, is required.

Formación

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia, or within 6 months of CCT at interview.
• Broad training and experience in elective and emergency anaesthesia across surgical specialties.
• Experience in orthopaedic anaesthesia including arthroplasty and complex cases.
• Regular practice of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and neuraxial techniques.
• Experience in perioperative assessment and management of major orthopaedic patients with significant co‑morbidity and frailty.

Responsabilidades

• Provide anaesthesia and perioperative care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery.
• Develop regional anaesthesia and acute pain/ER pathways.
• Participate in on-call rota (1:16).
• Assess fitness for surgery in pre-op clinic and supervise staff.
• Provide training for registrars, fellows, nurses, ODPs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Work flexibly within a consultant-based service.

Conocimientos

Independent consultant

Clinical teaching

Medical education

Audit/QA

Governance & safety

CPD & appraisal

Educación

GMC registration

Anaesthesia Specialist Register (or imminent)

Herramientas

Ultrasound-guided blocks

Neuraxial techniques

Descripción del empleo

Consultant Anaesthetist post at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with a special interest in regional anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery. The work centres on ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and neuraxial techniques, with perioperative care, acute pain and enhanced recovery pathways for major orthopaedic cases, plus teaching trainees. It is full-time, with 8.5 clinical PAs and low-frequency on-call, and welcomes interest in paediatric or oncology orthopaedics. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia, or within six months of CCT, is needed by interview.

What the job involves

• Provide anaesthesia and perioperative care before, during and after inpatient and day case orthopaedic and spinal surgery
• Support delivery and development of regional anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery, including acute pain management and enhanced recovery pathways
• Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota, currently 1:16 and subject to change, covering out-of-hours cases and the Critical Care Unit
• Assess patients' fitness for surgery in pre-op clinic, directly and by supervising nursing colleagues
• Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, Anaesthetic Fellows, nurses, ODPs and colleagues
• Communicate effectively with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues
• Work flexibly in line with a consultant-based service

What's required

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia, or within 6 months of CCT (or equivalent) at interview

Experience

• Broad training and experience in elective and emergency anaesthesia across surgical specialties, including adult orthopaedic surgery
• Experience in anaesthesia for major orthopaedic surgery, such as arthroplasty, limb, spinal, deformity or complex reconstruction surgery
• Regular practice of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and neuraxial techniques, evidenced by logbook, fellowship, rota role or portfolio
• Experience in perioperative assessment and management of major orthopaedic patients with significant co‑morbidity and frailty
• Understanding of the perioperative needs of children undergoing orthopaedic surgery, including assessment, consent, analgesia and communication
• Understanding of the perioperative needs of orthopaedic oncology patients, including major tumour resection, reconstruction, blood conservation and multidisciplinary planning

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to practise independently as a consultant, safely and effectively, including on-call
• Ability to teach in theatre, perioperative settings, simulation, courses or departmental programmes
• Experience of teaching medical students and/or postgraduate trainees
• Evidence of clinical audit or quality improvement with a full cycle or measurable change
• Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, incident review and risk management within the NHS
• Evidence of reflective practice and engagement with appraisal, revalidation and CPD

Other

• Expected to live within a reasonable distance of the hospital

Nice to have

• Fellowship or equivalent focused training in regional anaesthesia
• FCICM or equivalent recognised qualification
• Experience providing anaesthesia for paediatric orthopaedic surgery in a specialist setting
• Experience of orthopaedic oncology anaesthesia, including limb salvage, pelvic surgery or complex reconstruction
• Experience in acute pain services, block room working, enhanced recovery or orthopaedic regional anaesthesia pathway development
• Demonstrable interest in perioperative critical care, such as ICU, enhanced care, outreach or high‑risk pathway work
• Formal medical education training, or experience as an educational or clinical supervisor, simulation faculty or course faculty
• Leading audit, QI or pathway development with sustained improvement, or publications and presentations in relevant fields

What's offered

• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Staff benefits package
• Opportunity to increase SPA from 1.5 to 2.5 PAs for agreed activities
• Possible sessions in other specialties or acute surgery at neighbouring trusts, subject to service need