Consultant Regional Anaesthetist

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

Job summary

Un hôpital de Wolverhampton cherche un consultant en anesthésie expérimenté pour rejoindre son service. Les responsabilités incluent la gestion d'un service d'anesthésie régional, la supervision des procédures et l'engagement dans des activités d'éducation. Un intérêt pour le développement professionnel est encouragé, avec une attention particulière à la formation des futurs consultants.

Qualifications

• CCT en anesthésie exigé (dans les 6 mois suivant l'entretien).
• Expérience en anesthésie pour spécialités chirurgicales.
• Expérience récente pertinente au plan de travail.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la mise en œuvre des services d'anesthésie régionale.
• Gérer les patients à haut risque pour l'anesthésie.
• Développer et maintenir des compétences spéciales en anesthésie.

Skills

Regional Anaesthesia

Advanced Airway Management

Education

CCT in anaesthesia

FRCA or equivalent

ALS certification

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

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust also provides clinical services to Cannock Chase Hospital with seven theatres where elective orthopaedic surgery is carried out. The Directorate is known for its support of and participation in educational activities within the West Midlands region and welcomes those wishing to develop the next generation of consultants.

Job responsibilities

• To assist the lead in the development of regional 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 regional anaesthesia services, ensuing that they are delivered is safe and timely, benefiting both patients and the organisation
• Lead in developing and showcasing regional anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum
• To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your car
• To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leav
• 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 Critical Care Services 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 Regional 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.