Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Obstetrics

Job title:

Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Obstetrics

Company

NHS

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist with a Special in Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia. There will be opportunities to specialise in anaesthesia for a variety of surgical specialties dependant on individual interests and training.Candidates are invited to apply on a full time basis.You must have a GMC licence to practice and be on the specialist register or CCT to be obtained within 6 months of the interview date which will be held on 16th September 2024.Main duties of the jobThe proposed timetable will contain six DCC sessions, including two sessions (1 day) of anaesthetic provision within the maternity unit.At the Conquest Hospital there is a consultant-led maternity unit where doctors, including anaesthetists, are available 24 hours a day. Anaesthetists provide epidural analgesia, and support assisted and emergency births. There is a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). The Buchanan delivery suite has ten rooms, one main operating theatre and two recovery beds. There is also midwifery-led unit at Eastbourne District General Hospital. There were nearly 4000 births in 2023, of which 400 were elective caesarian sections and 600 carried out as an emergency. The anaesthetics department provides a consultant-led high risk obstetrics clinic once a week.The Anaesthetic department covers two acute hospitals Conquest Hospital, Hastings and Eastbourne District General Hospital and the successful will be expected to work cross site.About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.Date posted20 August 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number374-CQEB-1098Job locationsConquest HospitalThe RidgeSt Leonards on SeaTN37 7RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob plan and dutiesThe successful candidate will have a job planning session after 3-6 months of being in post to review their timetable and SPA (supporting professional activities). The 10.75 PA (programmed activities) job plan will incorporate 1.5PAs of SPA (1 timetabled SPA session per week, and 0.5PA additional SPA). Candidates who wish to work a different number of PAs will be considered.Weekday Clinical ActivitiesThe proposed timetable will contain six DCC sessions, including two sessions (1 day) of anaesthetic provision within the maternity unit.Example timetable/job planfor anaestheticsThis is a 10.75 PA (programmed activities) job plan for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.A theatre session or all-day operating list is between 08:00 and 18:00 hrs and equates to 2.5 PAs. A single (AM or PM) session is 1.25 PA.The morning session following a non-resident 1st on call (i.e. overnight) is non-clinical during weekdays to ensure adequate rest.On-call is 1.75 PA on averageSee job description for more information Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob plan and dutiesThe successful candidate will have a job planning session after 3-6 months of being in post to review their timetable and SPA (supporting professional activities). The 10.75 PA (programmed activities) job plan will incorporate 1.5PAs of SPA (1 timetabled SPA session per week, and 0.5PA additional SPA). Candidates who wish to work a different number of PAs will be considered.Weekday Clinical ActivitiesThe proposed timetable will contain six DCC sessions, including two sessions (1 day) of anaesthetic provision within the maternity unit.Example timetable/job planfor anaestheticsThis is a 10.75 PA (programmed activities) job plan for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.A theatre session or all-day operating list is between 08:00 and 18:00 hrs and equates to 2.5 PAs. A single (AM or PM) session is 1.25 PA.The morning session following a non-resident 1st on call (i.e. overnight) is non-clinical during weekdays to ensure adequate rest.On-call is 1.75 PA on averageSee job description for more informationPerson SpecificationRegistration & QualificationsEssential

• Full registration with GMC
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview)
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Qualification: -ND, -PhD -MSc -MRCP
• Teaching Qualification

Training and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of high-risk obstetric anaesthesia
• Extensive experience in general anaesthesia
• Able to deliver services without supervision

Desirable

• Experience in tertiary level obstetric unit
• Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery
• Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery
• Perioperative Training
• Engagement as an educator
• Evidence of experience of service development e.g. QIPs

Personal skills/ qualitiesEssential

• Reliable, punctual, good time management, team player
• Professional role model, polite, respectful and courteous to others
• Has personal insight to weaknesses and strengths and willingness to learn and improve within our supportive department
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Upholds Trust Values

Desirable

• Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development and delivery
• UK driving license

Audit and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Able to teach and support staff effectively
• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education

Desirable

• Published research
• Presentations and/or publications in critical care/anaesthesia publications or at critical care/anaesthesia meetings

TeachingEssential

• Wide experience and enthusiasm for teaching for both senior and junior medical colleagues, undergraduate students, and allied professions

Desirable

• Educational qualification, or evidence of educational provision

Person SpecificationRegistration & QualificationsEssential

• Full registration with GMC
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview)
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Qualification: -ND, -PhD -MSc -MRCP
• Teaching Qualification

Training and ExperienceEssential

• Experience of high-risk obstetric anaesthesia
• Extensive experience in general anaesthesia
• Able to deliver services without supervision

Desirable

• Experience in tertiary level obstetric unit
• Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery
• Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery
• Perioperative Training
• Engagement as an educator
• Evidence of experience of service development e.g. QIPs

Personal skills/ qualitiesEssential

• Reliable, punctual, good time management, team player
• Professional role model, polite, respectful and courteous to others
• Has personal insight to weaknesses and strengths and willingness to learn and improve within our supportive department
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Upholds Trust Values

Desirable

• Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development and delivery
• UK driving license

Audit and ResearchEssential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
• Able to teach and support staff effectively
• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education

Desirable

• Published research
• Presentations and/or publications in critical care/anaesthesia publications or at critical care/anaesthesia meetings

TeachingEssential

• Wide experience and enthusiasm for teaching for both senior and junior medical colleagues, undergraduate students, and allied professions

Desirable

• Educational qualification, or evidence of educational provision

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

St Leonards, East Sussex

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:28:29 GMT

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