Consultant in Anaesthesia

NHS Jobs; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Bath is seeking a Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist based at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) to lead and deliver anaesthetic services within the department. The post includes engagement in audit, meetings, and administrative responsibilities while maintaining professional appraisal and CME commitments.

The role supports flexible theatre scheduling and clinics, with potential 12-hour theatre days and a multidisciplinary approach across varied surgical lists under the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical duties as Consultant Anaesthetist at RUH.
• Participate in audit and directorate meetings.
• Undertake administrative duties as required by Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia.
• Attend annual appraisal and CME activities.
• Flexible theatre and clinic scheduling, including 12-hour theatre days on occasion.

Job description

Clinical Duties: The holder of this post will be a Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist. The post will be based at the RUH, and the holder will participate in audit and directorate meetings and undertake administrative duties as required by the Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia.A commitment to maintain professional expertise by attendance at meetings and courses is expected, and completion of diaries for CME is essential. It is mandatory that you have an annual appraisal.Our rotas are published as early in advance as possible and we undertake to make the flexible element of the program as varied as possible, but this post will include specific paediatric sessions. There may be a variety of the following lists: general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, day-case surgery, urology, ENT, gynaecology, ophthalmology, dental, onco-plastic breast surgery and remote working (e.g. radiology suite). The department uses the HealthRota electronic rota management programme.Management Duties: The post holder will be expected to work with local managers, professional colleagues and allied medical professionals to ensure the safe and efficient running of services. Consultants are required to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of clinical areas where they work. General Requirements: Subject to the provisions of the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters and to follow the standing orders, financial instructions, and code of expectations of the Trust.Work ProgrammeThe work programme will be reviewed on a regular basis and agreed with the post holder, Divisional Manager and Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia following appointment. Where possible a regular timetable will be established, however the nature of the post requiresthe post holder to be flexible to maximise theatre and clinic capacity, this may include time shifting to weekend elective work. Our standard theatre day is 10 hours (2.5 PAs), but the appointee will also be expected to work planned 12-hour theatre days (3.3 PAs) on occasion.Local procedures will be followed in the event of any disagreement over proposed changes, culminating in an appeal to the Trust Board. Proposed Job Plan The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out consultants' duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, clinical governance, private practice and any other responsibilities. The Trust is currently using the L2P system for job planning. There is an option for annualised job plans if desired. Programmed activities Direct clinical care Supporting professional activities 10 PAs 8.5 PAs 1.5 PAs This 1.5 SPA allocation is subject to annual review as part of the job planning process. Additional SPA may be allocated if additional duties are undertaken with the agreement of the Clinical Lead and Trust.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust