Locum Consultant in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prominent NHS trust as a consultant in anaesthesia with a focus on obstetric anaesthesia. This full-time locum position offers the chance to work with a dedicated team of specialists, providing high-quality care to patients. You will engage in a mix of obstetric and adult anaesthetic practice, contributing to clinical governance and education while benefiting from a supportive work environment. The role includes flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about anaesthesia and patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay as you earn

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hour confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Career development support

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia.
• Current ALS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for adult patients and obstetric cases.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Obstetric Anaesthesia

Clinical Governance

Evidence Based Medicine

Teaching Skills

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Education

FRCA or equivalent

Full GMC registration

Current ALS certification

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full-time locum post for a consultant in anaesthesia with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia for a fixed term of 6 months. The successful applicant would join a team of 9 obstetric subspecialty anaesthetists who undertake a mix of obstetric and adult practice and cover an obstetric on-call rota.

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.

The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of anaesthesia. This will include provision for peri-operative assessment.

In addition to duties within sub-specialty, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to his/her training and experience.

There is an on-call commitment of approximately 1:10. This provides an obstetric anaesthetic service for out-of-hours urgent and emergency cases.

All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.

The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee.

Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• Accreditation in anaesthesia and on specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
• Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia as a senior trainee or post CCT fellow at a tertiary centre
• Current ALS certification

Desirable

• ALS instructor or equivalent
• NLS provider
• MOET / ALSO provider
• ATLS provider

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Post CCT experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics for high risk obstetric patients
• Evidence of multidisciplinary working with obstetricians and midwifery staff

Desirable

• An interest in High-+risk obstetric anaesthesia

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching trainees, undergraduates, Midwives and other professional groups.
• Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods

Desirable

• Attendance at a recognised teaching course
• Experience of organising teaching programmes or specific teaching events

Management and Administrative Experience
Essential

• Training and experience in management relevant to Anaesthesia
• Attendance on a management course

Research and Audit
Essential

• Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine, the principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
• Completed at least one audit project related to obstetric anaesthesia.

Desirable

• GCP certified
• Research experience
• Relevant publication in peer reviewed journals
• Presentation at regional or national meetings

Other Attributes
Essential

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Membership of a specialist obstetric anaesthesia society

Desirable

• Prepared to work in shared office space

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