Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist on a 12-month contract. The role involves working in a leading neuroanaesthesia department with responsibilities in teaching, clinical care, and management. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in anaesthesia and critical care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in Anaesthesia & Critical Care.
• Advanced competencies in Neuro-anaesthesia and Neuro Intensive Care.
• GMC recognition as a clinical Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Participate in teaching, counselling, audit, research, and management activities.
• Provide clinical care in neuro-anaesthesia and neuro-critical care.
• Organise training sessions and complete audit projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Manual dexterity

Evidence-based practice

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Full GMC registration

CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of attainment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Department of Neuroanaesthesia & Neuro Critical Care is an ACSA-accredited department with 17 consultants providing daytime cover for theatres, critical care, and neuroradiology.

The Walton Centre currently has 8 theatres within the theatre complex, of which 7 are fully operational (including a theatre with intraoperative MRI facilities), with a fully staffed & equipped Recovery. The theatres have a 24-hour resident Nursing & Operating Department Practitioner team. There are regular anaesthetic sessions for Interventional Neuroradiology & MRI.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to participate in teaching, counselling, audit, research, and management activities within the hospital and to develop relevant special interests.

The post is advertised as 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with additional Programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care available by mutual agreement. The clinical PAs will be divided between neuro-anaesthesia and neuro-critical care sessions, as mutually agreed.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust with dual accreditation for Investors in People, with Gold status for wellbeing standards. We are a leader in neurology and neurosurgery, with a focus on patient-centered care. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to neurology, neurosurgery, spinal, and pain management services, we are rated Outstanding by the CQC. Since 1992, we have provided comprehensive neurological care, treating over 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients annually, with a dedicated team delivering excellent clinical outcomes.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

• Case study/Journal club presentations
• Critical appraisal of research publications
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice
• Research publications
• Prizes and honours

IT Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Ability to use patient information systems

Personal Attributes

• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations
• Effective communication skills
• Motivated to develop new services

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Eligible for specialist register in Anaesthesia
• Additional degrees
• MRCP

Training & Clinical Experience

• ALS Certified
• Minimum of 7 years (or full-time equivalent) experience in Anaesthesia & Critical Care
• Advanced competencies in Neuro-anaesthesia, Neuroradiology & Neuro Intensive Care
• Progression through training aligned with personal circumstances
• CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of attainment at interview
• CCT in ICM
• Higher training in ENT Maxillo-facial & Dental anaesthesia
• Higher training in Trauma & Stabilisation

Clinical Skills

• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions
• Use of evidence-based techniques

Clinical Governance Experience

• Understanding of Clinical Governance principles and resource management
• Ability to assume full responsibility for patient care

Management and Organisation

• Organisational skills within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding NHS management and funding structures
• Knowledge of NHS development reports and plans
• Experience in NHS committee work
• Management training

Teaching and Audit

• Organising training sessions
• Commitment to professional development
• Completion and presentation of audit projects with evidence of practice change
• GMC recognition as a clinical Supervisor
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (PGME) or similar
• Proven teaching and training ability
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as required by law.

Clinical Director, Neuroanaesthesia & Crit Care