Consultant in General Anaesthesia (Orthopaedics)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS trust is seeking a General Consultant Anaesthetist with a focus on Trauma and Orthopaedic Anaesthesia. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing high-quality care to a diverse patient population. The trust values flexibility, offering various working arrangements and a supportive atmosphere for professional development. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to quality improvement, this position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare. Join a dedicated team at one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, where your expertise will be valued.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hour counselling support

On-site Nursery

Career development support

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified anaesthetist with relevant experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for adult patients across various specialties.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Trauma and Orthopaedic Anaesthesia

Clinical Governance

Emergency Response

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Anaesthesia Training

Job description

Applications are invited for a mixture of replacement appointments following expansion of our services and the retirement of existing consultants.

The post is for a General Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedic Anaesthesia. We can usually accommodate special interests in most major subfields of anaesthesia.

A candidate unable to undertake the duties of a full-time post for personal reasons will receive equal consideration. If appointed, the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with colleagues and management.

We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. People with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. The Trust operates job share and flexible working arrangements.

Job Details

• The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
• The appointee will share clinical responsibilities within the Department of Anaesthesia, including peri-operative assessment clinics as needed.
• Provision of anaesthesia for adult patients across various specialties, aligned with training and experience.
• General on-call commitment of approximately 1:20 for emergency theatres. Separate on-call rota exists for paediatric anaesthesia, trauma weekends, bank holidays, intensive care, and obstetric anaesthesia.
• Participation in the Trust’s Clinical Governance program, including clinical audit, quality improvement, guidelines, professional development, appraisal, and risk management.
• Membership and service on the Consultant Staff Committee are expected.

About Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Join us and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff at one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing acute care for around one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our hospital is a teaching and research institution, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities like the Quadram Institute, and collaborates closely with the University of East Anglia for teaching and student placements. Our diverse workforce includes professionals from 94 countries.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital working with local services and are home to the N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service at NNUH Colney Lane
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes with staff discounts
• Support for career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work, and home electronics

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Dr Rachel Morris
Job Title: Chief of Service (Theatres/Anaesthesia/CCC)
Email: [e-mail]