Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWSRHFTCONANAE-289-D
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richard's Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Fixed term Consultant in Anaesthetics
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit two Fixed term Consultants to join our dynamic and friendly Anaesthetics department.
We are a busy anaesthetic department with a commitment to train both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA or equivalent and have evidence of extensive experience within anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of our services and who will contribute to a positive departmental culture
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will part take in the General Anaesthetic rota, comprising anaesthetic duties for a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). Stabilisation of paediatric emergencies prior to transfer is undertaken by both the General Anaesthetic rota and the Intensive Care rota.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Basic medical degree
- • FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
- • Subspecialty interest in Bariatric Anaesthesia
- • FFICM OR DICM or EDICM
- • ATLS/APLS/ALS
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
- • An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- • Broad experience in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Acute Pain
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- • Publications
- • Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 Dominique Melville
- Job title
- Clinical Director Theatres, Anaesthetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone via hospital switchboard on 01243 788122 for informal discussion by arrangement with:
Dr Dominique Melville
Clinical Director Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Pre-Op Assessment
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