Locum Consultant In Anaesthetics

Job summary This is a full time, 12 month fixed term, locum post for a Consultant in Anaesthesia.It is based around 6 anaesthetic sessions per week (3 days), with 1:12 on call making a 10PA contract.
Sessions will be decided upon consultation with the speciality director.The successful applicant will join the existing team of 65 consultants working for the trust in the two main sites of Gloucester and Cheltenham, and peripheral community hospitals.As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other, clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Main duties of the job Job purpose The successful applicant will join the existing team of 68 consultants working for the trust in the two main sites of Gloucester and Cheltenham, and peripheral community hospitals.
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other, clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within theparameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated forthe specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust.
About us Gloucestershire Royal Hospital specialist services including upper & lower GI surgery, vascular surgery, trauma, renal medicine/haemodialysis, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, paediatric oncology, neurology, rheumatology, dermatology, maxillo-facial surgery and ENT.Cheltenham General Hospitalspecialises in lower GI surgery, gastroenterology, urology (incl robotic surgery), ophthalmology, gynaecological cancer surgery as well as interventional radiology and cardiology.
It is the haematology/oncology cancer centre for three counties.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical responsibilities The post holder will provide: 6 clinical Anaesthetic sessions a week and share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to patients presenting for surgery.
Undertake consultant cover for weekday nights and weekends for theatres/maternity as part of the 1 in 12 rota.
Ultimately as a trust employee elective and/or on call duties may have to be undertaken on either or both the Gloucester or Cheltenham sites.
Support for the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
Teaching and training To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
The Department is involved in teaching medical students from Bristol, as the Trust achieved Academy status in 2004.
Fourth year students are placed in the Department and participate in a structured teaching program.
The anaesthetic department has a close relationship with the Paramedic Training School and the local ambulance service and paramedics regularly undertake attachments.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for all grades of trainee and other staff as appropriate.
Specialist registrars have a full-day teaching session regionally once a month and sub-regional (Cheltenham or Gloucester) teaching on one afternoon a week.
The trainees are encouraged during their attachment to contribute to tutorials and presentations for the Department.
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and SAS medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Continuing professional development We recognise the importance of continuing medical education and actively encourage our consultant team to prioritise professional development.
You will undertake CME / CPD as per College recommendations.
A mentoring scheme for new consultant staff is well established and each new appointee will be appointed a mentor shortly after appointment.
You will be encouraged to be active in clinical research.
We are part of a network of hospitals that have been collaborating with Cranfield University to form the Cranfield Postgraduate Medical School (based at Redwood House in Gloucester).
Consultants at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals currently hold professional honorary academic appointments.
You may be afforded the opportunity to join this multi-disciplinary postgraduate medical school as a faculty member depending on interests and research activity.
We have a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program.
A wide variety of audits are undertaken within the Department.
The Department is supported by a dedicated audit assistant, a dedicated member of the Information department and a dedicated risk manager.
Clinical Governance meetings are regular.
The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department and achieving clinical governance objectives in accordance with the agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
The Gloucestershire health community supports the development of the Gloucestershire Academy.
The Academy is hosted by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, it will continue to grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, the University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees.
Meanwhile its implementation currently involves providing an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue the curriculum with relevant high education institution, in the health service, clinical setting of the secondary care Trusts of Gloucestershire.
Clinical Governance Our Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates our clinical audit program.
We are all expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department to achieve clinical governance objectives in our agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
to undertake all work in accordance with GHNHSFT policies and procedures to maintain CPD requirements for appraisal and revalidation to participate in our annual Job Planning review process to participate in annual appraisal including 5 yearly multi-source feedback to adhere to our Adverse Clinical Incident policy Leadership and management There is an expectation that consultants will rotate through directorate clinical management roles and this work will be part of Supporting Professional Activities (up 1 additional PA).
To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies.
Accountability The post holder will be immediately accountable to the Specialty Director.
The post holder will be expected to undertake appraisal and to respond to any identified development needs.
The post-holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.
This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.
Finally, the post-holder is expected to: Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full General Medical Council registration Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (England) or equivalent MBBS or equivalent Desirable ALS ATLS PALS or APLS Clinical Experience Essential General training leading to CCT in anaesthesia or other specialty Desirable Experience in Anaesthetic Assessment Motivation and Attitude Essential Enthusiasm for the speciality general anaesthesia.
Attitudes compatible with the aims and objectives of the existing team and the Trust.
Personal Skills Essential Communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal.
Quality Management Essential Ability to manage risk Ability to manage change.
Ability to deal with complaints from the public.
Experience in audit.
Working knowledge of evidence based practice.
Desirable Experience of Quality Improvement projects Research Experience Essential Ability to appraise research critically.
Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects.
Desirable Publications and presentations relevant to Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients Conscientiousness to ensure careful transfer of care Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues Able to work co-operatively as a team member Ability to self-motivate Desirable Ability to think laterally