Consultant Anaesthetist

This is an excellent opportunity for a full or part-time Consultant Anaesthetist to be based within our Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic, and who will play a central role in the organisation of pre-operative services that encompass much more than preparing the delivery of anaesthesia.

Set in idyllic surroundings, with beautiful places to live within commuting distance, and excellent schooling available, the job also offers fantastic flexibility and work-life balance.

The Area

The Trust is situated in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, on the Welsh border, in the middle of an extensive unspoilt rural area but with excellent transport links, 30 minutes by road from Chester and Shrewsbury. Manchester and Liverpool airports are about an hour by road, and Birmingham airport 90 minutes. The M54 motorway provides quick access to the national motorway network and there are reasonable rail links from Gobowen via Shrewsbury or Chester.

In pre-operative clinics, after initial triage, the majority of patients are assessed by nurse practitioners, with consultants acting in an advisory role. Patients with multiple co-morbidities or those undergoing more complex or higher risk surgery are assessed by the Pre-Operative Consultant Anaesthetist. This post comprises of 10PAs, 8 PA for direct clinical care of which there will be one day dedicated (2.5 PA) for preassessment services. The job has 2 supporting activities with the opportunity to progress to 2.5 for specific activities which are agreed upon between the consultant and their clinical manager.

The Trust

As a leading specialist provider and established Foundation Trust, we cultivate an environment where our staff become pioneers in their field. With a reputation for innovation, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of musculoskeletal surgical, medical and rehabilitation services locally, nationally, and internationally. We are at the cutting edge of medical excellence, with a growing research programme. In our latest NHS Staff Survey we remained best Acute Specialist Trust in responding to the question “if a friend or relative needed treatment I would be happy with the standard of care provided by this organisation. CQC have rated us “Outstanding” in providing care to patients, not forgetting to mention that we also produce the best hospital food in the country

**Benefits**:
We offer flexible working, less-than-whole time working, extra annual leave purchase. It’s easy to park at the hospital and there is an on site children’s nursery with hours suitable for medical and nursing staff

You will be joining an experienced team of 25 consultants and one Associate specialist. The hospital has nine inpatient wards including a private patient ward, a paediatric ward, plus a HDU ward, twelve operating theatres, as well as extensive outpatient and diagnostic facilities.

Any research or academic interests are actively encouraged and supported by the large on-site research team.

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