Consultant Anaesthetist

Position Title: Consultant Anaesthetist (Locum)

Organization: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is a prominent teaching hospital trust in England, dedicated to serving a diverse population across various regions. We provide specialized healthcare services to a wide community, ensuring high standards of patient care.

We invite applications from dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join our esteemed team as Locum Consultant Anaesthetists. If you are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and are eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment, we welcome your expertise.

This role is a full-time opportunity, with the potential for career advancement within the Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive Consultant Anaesthetic services for both elective and emergency surgical procedures, including preoperative evaluations and postoperative management.
• Engage in an Anaesthetic On-Call Rota and provide weekend emergency or trauma support as required.
• Facilitate the delivery of consultant-led perioperative care.
• Provide high-quality anaesthetic services while demonstrating flexibility in work arrangements.
• Oversee and mentor junior anaesthetists, fostering their professional development.
• Collaborate with the acute pain management team to ensure effective postoperative pain relief for patients.
• Participate in pre-assessment and high-risk patient clinics.
• Contribute to the education of medical students and postgraduates, engage in research initiatives, and manage administrative responsibilities.
• Work alongside the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety protocols.
• Exhibit adaptability to assist in managing the workload of the Clinical Management Group.

About Our Organization

Our strategic vision, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities,' shapes our objectives for the future, developed with insights from our staff, patients, and community partners.

Our primary aims include delivering high-quality healthcare, nurturing a positive workplace culture, establishing impactful partnerships, and excelling in research and education.

We are dedicated to promoting health equity in all our initiatives, striving to reduce healthcare disparities in collaboration with local communities.

This strategic direction is underpinned by our core values of compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork.

Job Duties:

The primary goal is to maintain the highest standards of patient care through proactive initiatives and ongoing improvements.

• Ensure the provision of safe and effective anaesthetic services for both elective and emergency cases, including preoperative and postoperative care.
• Participate in the Consultant Anaesthetist non-resident on-call rota and weekend resident rota.
• Support the Consultant-led Perioperative Medicine Service.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting colleagues' workloads, including covering for authorized absences.
• Contribute to service development and strategic planning in collaboration with departmental consultants, local GPs, and healthcare commissioners.
• Supervise and guide junior medical staff, adhering to local employment and human resources policies.
• Engage in teaching, examination, and accreditation responsibilities as necessary, contributing to medical education efforts.
• Participate in medical audits and adhere to the Trust's Clinical Governance processes in line with GMC guidelines.
• Attend continuing professional development opportunities, ensuring all duties meet the highest standards and align with current quality initiatives.
• Maintain professional development for successful revalidation, including annual appraisals and mandatory training.
• Refer to the complete job description for additional details.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• FRCA or equivalent
• Fully accredited for higher specialist training or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date or actively working towards CESR requirements.

Desirable:

• Membership in relevant specialist societies or associations
• Higher degree such as MSc, MD, or equivalent

Experience/Clinical Skills

Essential:

• Fully trained in Anaesthesia
• Excellent clinical skills, capable of fulfilling all aspects of the job plan
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to resolve issues

Desirable:

• Evidence of clinical or research dedication and a relevant specialty interest

Communication Skills

Essential:

• Demonstrable proficiency in written and spoken English for effective communication with patients and colleagues
• Empathetic and understanding, able to consider diverse perspectives

Desirable:

• Ability to maintain focus in challenging environments

Equality & Diversity

Essential:

• Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect based on their unique needs

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential:

• Willingness to collaborate in a team setting, sharing administrative responsibilities

Desirable:

• Awareness of service development issues

Teaching

Essential:

• Experience and commitment to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Evidence of training for effective teaching

Desirable:

• Evidence of clinical or research dedication in a specialty area

Research & Audit

Essential:

• Relevant training and research interests
• Experience in and commitment to medical audit

Desirable:

• Published research in a relevant field
• Evidence of clinical or research dedication in a specialty area