Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

1 week ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a General Anaesthetic Locum Consultant at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement Anaesthetic Consultant post on the Bedford Hospital site.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 21 consultants.

The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include Vascular (regional centre for Luton, Bedford & Milton Keynes), colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma and orthopaedic, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT and oral-maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), ophthalmology and plastic surgery. This is supported by a 12 bedded critical care unit.

Main duties of the job

o To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients

o To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

o To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.

o To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics

o Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

o To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

The post will involve supervision of trainees, and the 2021 GMC survey shows that Bedford Hospital is one of the best trusts for anaesthetic training in East of England.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice

Desirable

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS, MBChB or equivalent FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent

Knowledge & Clinical Skills

Essential

Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients

Desirable

Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation

Clinical Governance

Essential

Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit

Desirable

Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential

Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care

Desirable

Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Research

Essential

Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice

Desirable

Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management Experience

Essential

Ability to advise on efficient running of services Ability to lead within the department when required

Desirable

Attendance of a management course Evidence of management experience

Personal Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients Flexible attitude, team player with good time management Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour

Personal Circumstances

Essential

Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital Fit to undertake the role

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