Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital. The role includes extensive on-call duties, requiring experience in general anaesthesia and managing high-risk patients. Candidates must possess full GMC registration and relevant qualifications such as FRCA. This position offers the opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview), FRCA, at least 6 months advanced training in Obstetric Anaesthesia.
• ALS certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Manage general anaesthetic services, ensuring safety and timeliness.
• Develop and maintain skills in line with agreed job plan.
• Participate in on-call anaesthesia service across hospitals.

Skills

General Anaesthesia

Decision Making

Patient Management

Education

CCT in anaesthesia

FRCA or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA's) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA's). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.

About us

Staff are expected to cover the general on-call rota which includes being on-call for new cross and second on-call.

Job responsibilities

• To assist the lead in the development of general anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan.
• Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients.
• Have the skills required to manage general anaesthetic services, ensuring that they are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Benefiting both patients and the organisation.
• Lead in developing and showcasing general anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
• Develop local services and practice using appropriate quality improvement projects.
• To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your care
• To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.
• To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
• To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
• To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust.
• To develop & maintain such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the necessary anaesthesia skills as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan).

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

• CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Obstetric Anaesthesia or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).

Experience

• Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.
• Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.