Consultant in Anaesthetics

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service is seeking a highly motivated Consultant in Anaesthetics for Furness General Hospital. Join a diverse team of 8 Consultants, participate in the 1:8 Consultant of the week model, and lead assessments for emergency admissions. Candidates should possess full GMC registration and relevant anaesthetic qualifications. Enjoy practice in the beautiful surroundings of South Cumbria, offering excellent outdoor activities while contributing to high-quality care in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is essential.
• Experience in trauma and surgical emergencies is required.
• Broad exposure to anaesthesia particularly for laparoscopic, emergency surgical, and obstetric emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1:8 Consultant of the week model.
• Lead assessments of deteriorating patients for emergency admission.
• Supervise a dedicated resident anaesthetist.

Skills

ICM recognised formal training in intensive care medicine

Experience in management of Trauma and surgical emergencies

Broad exposure to anaesthesia

Knowledge of medical education

Education

FICM or equivalent qualification

FRCA or equivalent higher anaesthetic qualification

Job description

Job summary: Applications are welcomed for a highly motivated Consultant in Anaesthetics based at Furness General Hospital.

The hospital is part of a trust of 5 site bases with intensive care departments on 2 of its larger sites and theatres on 3 of the 5 sites. You will predominantly be based at the Furness General Hospital covering the. You will join a department of 8 Consultants with several Specialists, Specialty Doctors and ACCP's. Depending upon your clinical skills the successful candidate could have the opportunity to work in main theatres covering maternity, gynaecology, orthopaedic and trauma, ophthalmology and ENT while also attending our Westmorland General Hospital that focuses primarily on Elective Surgery.

Furness General Hospital is a lovely, friendly district general hospital based in South Cumbria close to the Lake District. Westmorland General Hospital is located on the outskirts of the popular Lakeland town of Kendal. All our hospitals are situated in areas of outstanding natural beauty, which offer superb outdoor and recreational activities close to the Lake District, an ideal base to escape large City Centre pressures.

Interview date TBC

Main duties of the job

• You will participate in a 1:8 Consultant of the week model, including prospective cover covering Obstetrics and emergency theatres.
• You will join a team of 8 Consultants with several Specialists and Specialty Doctors supporting all general services of the hospital including a busy Accident and Emergency department, Theatres covering maternity, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and trauma, ophthalmology and ENT.
• On-call shifts provide non-residential cover of Obstetrics and emergency theatres, supervising a dedicated resident anaesthetist.
• Lead Assessments of the deteriorating patient for emergency admission to the Intensive Care Unit.
• Lead the team in managing pre and post operative theatre admissions.
• Participate in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice where appropriate.
• Undertake and participate in the appraisal process and job planning.

About us

Our organisation prides itself on supporting a diverse workforce reflecting the immediate community. We promote inclusivity and compassionate working, placing this at the forefront of our team.

Person Specification

Professional qualifications: Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice, FICM or an equivalent qualification, FRCA or an equivalent appropriate higher anaesthetic qualification.

• Essential: ICM recognised formal training in intensive care medicine or equivalent, Experience in the management of Trauma and other surgical emergencies, Broad exposure to anaesthesia particularly for laproscopic surgery, emergency surgical and obstetric emergencies.
• Desirable: Higher Postgraduate professional qualifications in research or Education, Knowledge of and interest in medical education.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum, Permanent, Full-time.

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.

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.