Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Anaesthesia - Special interest in Perioperative Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
A full time Consultant in Anaesthesia is required to meet the demand for Anaesthetic services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate District Hospital. This is a new post to join the existing 19 Consultants and 15 SAS doctors in Anaesthesia, with an opportunity to develop further sub-speciality interest in perioperative medicine. There might also be the opportunity to take on management responsibilities and work with the senior management team. The newly appointed Consultant will take part in the out-of-hours Generalist Consultant in Anaesthesia on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
· Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to elective operating lists for patients aged 2 years and above (including, but not limited to, preoperative assessment, intraoperative care and postoperative prescriptions).
· Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to patients presenting acutely and requiring anaesthesia input.
· Provision of clinics as specified in the job plan.
· Support for the Trust’s various medical emergency teams (for example, adult and paediatric ‘crash’ teams, and the trauma team).
· Provision of on-call anaesthesia cover for the acute theatre, Delivery Suite and paediatric critical care (in conjunction with the on-call Paediatric Consultant and paediatric retrieval service, Embrace).
· To regularly devote time for the training of junior medical staff and students, contributing as appropriate to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.
· Provision of advice to Trust managers, local General Practitioners and other interested parties, on the provision, planning and development of medical services.
· Explore service modernisation opportunities such as preventative care and development of community led initiatives/support to primary care.
· To participate in the provision of shared cover with colleagues for the absence of consultant colleagues, except for prolonged absence, when a locum may be necessary.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about the role and the Trust.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- ALS or ATLS
Desirable criteria
- Instructor for ALS or ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team, including senior trainees
Management & administrative experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Evidence of service development project(s)
Desirable criteria
- Experience in leadership role
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Willingness to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role
- Medical education qualification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Will Emery
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics & Day Surgery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 553559
- Additional information
Alternatively, please contact:
Dr Chunda Sri-Chandana
Consultant in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care Medicine
Group Clinical Lead (Care Group 4, Planned & Surgical Care Directorate)
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