Consultants in Neuro Anaesthesia

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for two Whole-time Consultants in Neuro Anaesthesia. This role involves providing anaesthetic services, ensuring quality care, and participating in continuous professional development. Candidates with varying levels of experience are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in neuroanaesthesia.
• Experience in teaching student doctors and doctors in training.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services to the Trust.
• Participate in the on-call rota at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

Skills

Communication

Critical Assessment

Education

Full Registration with the GMC

Certificate of Completion of Training

Job description

We are looking to appoint two Whole-time Consultants in Neuro Anaesthesia to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to the Trust.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide safe, evidence-based medicine.

2. Pursue continuous improvement in the quality of care that we provide.

3. Ensure we work to the PROUD values, with the patient at the heart of what we do.

4. Provide an outstanding environment for our junior doctors to train.

5. Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

6. Actively participate in the QI and audit ambitions of the Department.

7. Participate in the on-call rota at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.

8. Be prepared to work on all sites where elective surgical work is undertaken. The majority of this takes place at RHH and NGH. Lists will only be on one site on a given day.

9. The successful candidate would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation and would be expected to be aware of and take part in the Directorate business planning process which governs new developments.

Some flexibility within duties dependent on the exigencies of service need will be expected from the appointee.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post.

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Desirable

• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff.

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
• Appropriate training and experience in neuroanaesthesia and critical care.
• Recent completion of stage 3 intensive care medicine or equivalent.
• Experience in other aspects of patient care, eg ICM, Pre-Op Assessment, Acute Pain, PACU

Desirable

• SIA or advanced clinical fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia
• Dual CCT/FFICUM or advanced training in intensive care medicine

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