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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (Additional On call rota)
Job ref
230-24662577-CSS-AP
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/07/2024 23:59
Interview date
12/08/2024

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

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We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

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Job overview

Job Title - Consultant Anaesthetist (x2 ITU Obstetrics and General)

Hours Per Week - 10 Sessions per week 

Salary - £99,532 - £131,964 Per annun

Perm/Fixed Term - Permanent  

Closing Date: 5th July 2024

Interview Date: 12th August 2024

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic consultants (with interest in ITU & Obstetrics/General). These posts aim to convert locum posts to substantive posts. It provides opportunity for the appointees to introduce new ideas and contribute to the progress of the department. 

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Careers at George Eliot – ‘Where you make a difference'

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity in addition to area of interest. The theatre lists are provisional and may be altered after discussion, if necessary. An element of flexibility in the job plan is crucial to the smooth running of the service to meet the contractual commitments and changing service demands on a weekly basis, with 10% of sessions being flexible.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to excel at patient care’ takes centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do.  Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are.

Effective Open Communication 

excellence and safety in everything we do 

Challenge but support 

Expect respect and dignity 

Local health that inspires confidence 

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity in addition to area of interest.

Example job plan:

                    Monday   Tuesday       Wednesday  Thursday  Friday                                            AM    Theatre    Specialty*   SPA                                          Theatre/Flexi                            PM     Theatre   Specialty*                                                      Theatre/Flexi                                                           

Specialty*-Dependant on area e.g. Obstetrics, ITU, etc. (Please refer to job plan appendix)

7.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA and 1 PA On Call=10 PA

On call duties:

1.0 PA's are included each week for on Call duties, this was established from Consultant-on-call diaries and will be continuously reviewed. Consultant anaesthetists currently work 1:19 on-call rota with prospective cover. After hours duties include Intensive Care, Theatres and Maternity cover. The department is ultimately committed to separating the consultant-on-call for ICU and Theatres/Maternity.

This post will attract a job plan of 10 PA's of which 8.5 will be direct  patient care. Further clinical sessions may be undertaken by mutual consent and with suitable recompense. This job plan may be amended in consultation with the post holder as Trust developments evolve, and as part of the appraisal process

 

Person specification

Qualification and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
  • Entry on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) FRCA or equivalent exam
  • ALS / APLS provider status
Desirable criteria
  • ATLS, MOET Provider Status

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in anaesthesia
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Minimum of six months training in Intensive Care Medicine at specialty registrar level or equivalent
  • Advanced training in Obstetrics
  • Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to supervise postgraduate research
  • Certified training in Medical Education

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
  • Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
  • Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
  • Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of conducting clinical audit
  • Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
  • Ability to teach skills to Medical, Nursing and other staffing groups
  • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
  • Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
Desirable criteria
  • Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
  • Evidence of having undertaken original research
  • Experience in implementing electronic patient record system

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Thogulava Kannan
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
024 7635 1351
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