Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team providing specialized anaesthetic services, including minimally invasive surgeries and service development initiatives. Applicants must hold a GMC registration and possess an FRCA or equivalent. The role offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year, with a fixed term of 12 months. Responsibilities include engaging in advanced procedures and supporting service innovation.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a GMC registration or be eligible for inclusion on the Specialty Register within 6 months.
• Higher degree (MD/PhD) is desirable.
• Computer and IT skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic cover for minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery.
• Engage in service development including robotic thoracic surgery.
• Assist in TAVI, device extraction/implants and electrophysiology work.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Effective teaching skills

Ability to organise and prioritise workload

Leadership skills

Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at advanced level

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Full registration with the GMC

Job description

Job summary

This is an advert for the position of Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. The successful applicant will join our current establishment of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists.

The Trust provides tertiary cardiothoracic facilities for the 1.6 million people of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust executive team and divisional board are committed to supporting cardiothoracic services and have recently created a new division for the tertiary services.

The department of Cardiothoracic Surgery provides services for adult patients throughout the NW region. The Lancashire Cardiac Centre was commissioned in July 2006 and is one of our four regional centres for Cardiothoracic surgery. It houses catheter labs, four operating theatres and 20 critical care beds, together with associated ward beds and dedicated educational and research facilities. A CT scanner has been sited within the wing recently.

As a department we provide anaesthetic cover for minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery, major aortic work, routine cardiac and thoracic procedures as well as TAVI, device extraction/implants and electrophysiology work. There are plans to extend our footprint to include a hybrid lab, robotic thoracic surgery and expansion of cardiology and primary PCI service.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC or be on the speciality register, have FRCA or equivalent and demonstrate competence in transoesophageal echocardiography.

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382‑DOC98‑25

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic cover for minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery.
• Provide anaesthetic cover for major aortic work.
• Cover routine cardiac and thoracic procedures.
• Assist in TAVI, device extraction/implants and electrophysiology work.
• Engage in service development and expansion, including hybrid lab, robotic thoracic surgery, and cardiology/PCI service expansion.
• Maintain competence in transoesophageal echocardiography.

Qualifications

• MB ChB or equivalent.
• FRCA or equivalent.
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligibility for inclusion within 6 months of interview date.
• Full registration with the GMC.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MD/PhD).
• Computer and IT skills.
• Educational qualification or working towards.
• Fellowship in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Effective teaching skills – recognised as Clinical Supervisors.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a multi‑disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations.
• Evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting.
• Leadership skills – ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions.
• Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at advanced (or equivalent) level. Transoesophageal echocardiography. Cardiothoracic Critical Care.

Management Skills

• Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS.
• Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants.
• Participation in a management training course.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR

Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/