Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

Alder Hey Children's Nhs Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for ten Physician Associate posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia. The team operates a general on-call rota (1 in 16) and lists are allocated to DCC PAs with pre- and post-op activity; the role includes SPA time and potential for additional duties by negotiation.

The post includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, development of research interests, supervision of junior staff, and involvement in service planning and

Responsibilities

• Teach and train undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
• Supervise junior staff.
• Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
• Take an active role in service review and development.
• Participate in CPD activity and initiate/undertake audits.

Job description

The post is for 10 PAs which consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1PA for on call. The post holder will be part of the general on-call rota (1 in 16, class A). The post holder will be expected to take part in lists allocated to general paediatric anaesthesia. The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow for pre- and post-op clinical activity. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PAs core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development., Clinical

Particular interests of potential applicants will be encouraged, and sessional commitments may vary accordingly. All theatre sessions are regularly reviewed by the Theatre Management Team according to the needs of service so that sessions may change.

Demand for emergency surgery is extremely high and therefore it is expected that any unallocated theatre time may be reallocated to accommodate emergencies during normal working hours.

Teaching & Academic role

• Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise

Managerial responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff.
• Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
• Take an active role in service review and development

CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance

• Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available
• Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.

Sponsorship

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.