Consultant in Anaesthetics

Esneft; Colchester; Presencial; GBP 100 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester invites applications for a full-time Consultant in Anaesthetics. The post supports elective and emergency surgery across Colchester, with cross-site work possible at Ipswich and an on-call rota including 1:18.

The department is expanding, with new units and upgraded theatres, offering strong training and development opportunities. Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months, and have training in

Qualificações

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible within 6 months of interview.
• FRCA or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of training in Anaesthesia (CCT or 7 years post-graduate training).
• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia.
• Understanding NHS management structure.
• Engagement in teaching and CPD activities.
• Publications in refereed journals.

Responsabilidades

• Support elective and emergency surgery on the Colchester site.
• Participate in fixed or flexible operating theatre sessions.
• Share in the out-of-hours on-call rota (1:18).
• Contribute to cross-site work as needed (Ipswich).
• Participate in teaching and management as required.

Conhecimentos

GMC Specialist Register/eligible

FRCA or equivalent

NHS experience

Educational/clinical supervisor

ATLS/APLS/ALS

Formação académica

GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or eligible within 6 months)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFT’s core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital, to help with the expansion of orthopaedic, vascular and bariatric services.

We are inviting applications a full time consultant post in anaesthetics. We are expanding our department, and recent developments include a new orthopaedic unit, a second vascular theatre and a bariatric service.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder’s duties will be to support the provision of elective and emergency surgery on the Colchester site. The on-call will be at Colchester Hospital and we anticipate that most of the elective work will be job planned at Colchester. Cross-site working (at Ipswich) can be organised, depending on the interests of the applicants.

The new appointee will participate in their share of consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, which will include fixed or flexible operating theatre sessions and participation in the out of hours on-call rota.

The post-holder will participate in the general and obstetric on-call rota, with a frequency of 1:18.

Working for our organisation

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters . Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

• Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
• FRCA or equivalent
• Completion of training programme in Anaesthesia CCT or 7 years post-graduate training in anaesthetics
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Higher training obstetric anaesthesia
• Understanding of NHS management structure
• Taken part in teaching of junior trainees to the level required by the RCA
• Understanding of process of medical education and current training programmes
• Evidence of CPD
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
• Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously)
• ATLS, APLS, ALS
• Evidence of some management training, eg attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification
• Publications in refereed journals

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.

When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.

Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document

The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.

Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.