Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics to join a dynamic and inclusive team at Bedford Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across various surgical specialties, including trauma, obstetrics, and more. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you will play a crucial role in patient care while mentoring future medical professionals. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice.
• Experience in major surgical procedures, obstetrics, and paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessment and anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery.
• Supervise trainees and participate in clinical governance and audit.

Skills

Intensive Care Medicine

Anaesthesia

Clinical Governance

Teaching

Research

Education

MB BS, MBChB or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Tools

Critical Care ultrasound

Job description

Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics at Bedford Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post & theappointment will be made in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service for Consultants (2003).

The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking & enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 24 consultants.

The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. The current Vascular surgical unit (regional Centre for Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes) will be relocated to the Luton site in 2025.

The department is supported by a 12 bedded Critical Care unit, the capacity of which is determined by the staffing numbers. The Trust now has dedicated robotic (Da Vinci) lists for Colorectal, Urology & Gynaecological surgery.

Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialties.

The post will involve supervision of trainees. The 2023 GMC survey shows good overall satisfaction by trainees placed at Bedford Hospital.

Main duties of the job

o To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients

o To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

o To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.

o To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics

o Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

o To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
• Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent

Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics
• Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients

Desirable

• Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching
Essential

• Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care

Desirable

• Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Research
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice

Desirable

• Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management Experience
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient running of services
• Ability to lead within the department when required

Desirable

• Attendance of a management course
• Evidence of management experience

Personal Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
• Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
• Fit to undertake the role

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