Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

Work Learn Live Blmk; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bedford is seeking a Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics. The role involves providing comprehensive anaesthesia services, supervising trainees, and participating in clinical governance. Join a friendly and inclusive team dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice.
• Evidence of experience in Intensive Care Medicine.
• Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative assessment and anaesthesia for surgeries.
• Supervise trainees and participate in clinical governance.
• Provide out of hours on call cover for theatres.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Leadership

Education

MB BS, MBChB or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

The closing date is 22 May 2025

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Registration

• Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Qualifications

• MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent
• Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
• Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent

Knowledge & Clinical Skills

• 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
• Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation

Clinical Governance

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

• Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
• Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Research

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
• Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management Experience

• Ability to advise on efficient running of services
• Ability to lead within the department when required
• Attendance of a management course
• Evidence of management experience

Personal Skills

• 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

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

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.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust