Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics & Critical Care

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

Job summary

A leading cancer centre in Manchester is inviting applications for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist role. The position involves providing anaesthetic and critical care services across various oncological specialties. Candidates must have a CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, with the ability to manage critical care situations. Opportunities for continuous professional development and flexible job planning are included.

Benefits

CPD support according to GMC guidelines

Flexible job planning

Qualifications

• CCT or CESR (or equivalent) registration expected.
• Experience in anaesthesia and intensive care required.
• Higher training in urological and gynaecological surgery beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to anaesthesia and critical care services.
• Provide care for oncology patients during surgery and recovery.
• Participate in on-call duties for critical care.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Intensive Care Medicine

Risk Management

End-of-life Decisions

Education

Full GMC registration with a valid license

CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

FRCA or equivalent

ALS

FFICM recognition

Tools

Echo/US accreditation

Job description

Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics & Critical Care

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Anaesthetist (with an interest in Critical Care). This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). The post will be a fixed-term 6-month contract to support the provision of anaesthetic and critical care services at The Christie.

This role is ideal for consultants with a Dual CCT in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent). We will also consider applicants with a single CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent) who can demonstrate relevant intensive care training or experience, in accordance with guidance published by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

Main duties of the job

The post involves contributing to consultant-led anaesthesia and critical care services supporting various oncological specialties at The Christie. Responsibilities include anaesthesia for oncological surgery and radiotherapy, daytime sessions, and on-call cover for the oncological critical care unit (OCCU), an 8-bedded unit providing Level 2 and 3 support for oncology, haematology, and major surgery patients.

The job plan comprises 7.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 PAs for Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA). The on-call commitment is 1:8, exclusively for critical care, with a separate rota for emergency surgery.

On appointment, the candidate will review and agree on a job plan with the Joint Clinical Directors for Anaesthesia and Critical Care, in collaboration with the Directorate Operations Manager.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients annually. Based in Manchester, it serves a population of 3.2 million and provides advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy, complex surgery, and extensive research, including one of Europe's largest early clinical trial units.

Job responsibilities

The post is supported by 25 other consultants, including critical care contributors, resident doctors, a clinical fellow, and an Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The successful candidate will share responsibility for patient care, work with local managers and colleagues, and adhere to policies and procedures of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

CPD is supported according to GMC and royal college guidelines, with time and financial support provided.

Job planning is flexible and reviewed annually, with initial discussions within the first six months. Mandatory training must be maintained, and a timetable will be provided on commencement. All new consultants must have 0.25 SPAs to support appraisal and supervision, either as an appraiser or supervisor.

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs: 10

7.5 for DCC, 2.5 for SPA, including 0.25 for supervision. This role does not require participation in the on-call rota.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a valid license to practice
• CCT or CESR (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Registers for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, or within six months of anticipated CCT date at interview
• Member of a medical indemnity organization
• FRCA or equivalent
• ALS
• FFICM recognition
• FFICM, EDIC or equivalent
• Extended complementary skills, e.g., Echo/US accreditation

Experience

• Evidence of smooth progression through training
• Higher training in general, urological, and gynaecological surgery
• Ability to manage risk and end-of-life decisions
• Experience or specialist training in intensive care medicine
• Experience in anaesthesia and intensive care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check will be conducted to screen for previous convictions.