Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to manage various surgical lists and supervise junior trainees. The ideal candidate should be GMC registered, have relevant anaesthetic qualifications, and be comfortable teaching. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on local healthcare while providing education and support to novice anaesthetists.

Qualifications

• Experience as a consultant in the UK is required.
• Ability to teach trainees in theatre is necessary.
• Competent in regional anaesthesia for all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical and educational activities.
• Assist in supervising and teaching junior trainees.
• Co-operate with local management in running services.
• Cover a range of surgical lists as needed.

Skills

General and regional anaesthesia

Obstetric anaesthesia

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full GMC registration

Final FRCA (or non UK equivalent)

Postgraduate training in anaesthesia to CCT level

ALS and ATLS certifications

Job description

We are looking for a colleague who is happy to work in a varied DGH. The role will include the need to cover a range of lists (Orthopaedic, general, robotic, paediatric (older than 2 years), elective obstetric, trauma). In addition, depending on the skills of the applicant and the need of the department, you may be asked to cover the emergency on-call theatre. At all times you will have a substantive consultant available for support.

We expect the applicant to be happy and capable to teach novice anaesthetists in theatre. Ideally, we are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and join in with the trainee teaching rota.

Main duties of the job

You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the directorate as determined by the consultant on your team and provide a high-quality service to the local population.

To assist in the supervision and teaching of junior trainees.

To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.

You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.

Proposed weekly timetable is based on a 10 Session Contract, 8 DCC, 2 SPA.

The post holder is required to travel as necessary between hospitals / clinics. A planned and cost effective approach is expected.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co‑ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisation.

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Person Specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice and up to date appraisal / revalidation.
• Final FRCA (or non UK equivalent)
• ALS
• Postgraduate training in anaesthesia to CCT level (or non -UK equivalent)
• Experience as a consultant in the UK
• ATLS

Basic Skills & Abilities

• General and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities to all age groups above 1 year old
• Obstetric anaesthesia
• Regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries
• Competent to transfer patients for specialist care

Teaching

• Willing and able to teach trainees in theatre on attached lists
• Willingness to participate in departmental teaching
• Proven ability in preparing and delivering teaching material

Additional Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good team leader and team member
• Ability to develop services
• Keen to develop clinical and other skills
• Ability to work with other disciplines, theatre staff and management
• Adaptability to changing needs of service
• Work in pressured environment
• Basic Welsh speaker
• Ability to travel

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.