Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics WSI in Gen or Obs Anaesthesia

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics WSI in Gen or Obs Anaesthesia

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are delighted to advertise 2 Locum Consultant posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. These posts are replacement posts. The posts will initially be for a period of 12 months with a possibility of extension.. Consultant anaesthetist will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in ‘Obstetric Anaesthesia’ or ‘Generalists’ with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or Paediatric anaesthesia. Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres. Other sessions are negotiable. Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in amongst other things like management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. Our new hospital is likely to open within the next year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams. New ideas and experience in this area will be highly welcomedClosing date: 25th May 24Interview date: 31st May 24Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 13 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced speciality doctors and trainees from both Birmingham and Stoke School of Anaesthesia. All consultants at the Trust work cross-site at both City and Sandwell Hospitals, with theatre services at both hospitals. Maternity services are based exclusively at the city site. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly at both locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee’s sub-specialty interests. We currently provide an on-call cover for each site on a 1 in 14 frequency. Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable. Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification. From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or service development and risk management would complement the department well. The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department. It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed.About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.We have three newly emerging strategic objectives: * Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff

• Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
• Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe department prides itself in flexible job planning. Our aim is to provide high quality patient experience but in a very staff friendly environment. There is great focus on staff wellbeing both at department and trust level. We have been pioneers in new ways of working and demonstrated that in trauma and peri-operative medicine and have been recognized nationally. We always receive excellent feedback from our trainees and encourage all consultants to participate in undergraduate and post graduate training.For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion, please contact:Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.netDr Hannah Bawdon: Subspecialty Lead Obstetric Anaesthesia: 01215074343/3415hannah.bawdon@nhs.netPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
• Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) – Obs Post as specified in the RCoA’s 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).

Desirable

• Additional Post Graduate Qualifications

Clinical Experience:
Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia
• Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
• Demonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Able to prioritise clinical need.
• Demonstrates awareness of breadth of clinical issues

Desirable

• Advances training in Anaesthesia for Major Surgery.
• Experience in Peri-operative medicine
• Experience in Enhanced recovery Methodology.
• Advanced Training in Airway management
• Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia
• Experience in additional patient management skills like CPET, Variety COP monitoring.

Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication:
Essential

• Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team
• Good spoken and written English language skills
• Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses and allied health professionals
• Information technology skills

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to work with multi-professional teams and to establish good professional relationships
• Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
• Excellent presentation skills engages audience

Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience:
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives

Desirable

• Experience in rota management
• Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.

Other Requirements
Essential

• Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)
• An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
• An enquiring and critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff and agencies.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
• Flexible and adaptive attitude
• Punctual and reliable

Desirable

• Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level

Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the application of information technology to anaesthetics
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
• Evidence of having undertaken original research
• Higher Degree e.g. MSc/MD/PhD
• Current Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Research

Teaching and Training experience
Essential

• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
• The ability to appraise junior doctors and other staff

Desirable

• Formal training in teaching
• Defined educational roles or qualifications
• Higher qualification in medical education
• Experience in Simulation Training

Clinical Effectiveness
Essential

• Demonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHS
• Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
• Enthusiasm to embrace developments in Anaesthetic and Peri-operative service.

Desirable

• Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance
• Evidence of involving patients in practice
• Experience in risk management

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals
• Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites

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Expected salary

£93666 – 126281 per year

Location

Birmingham – Sandwell, West Midlands

Job date

Sun, 19 May 2024 07:36:09 GMT

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