Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

The Anaesthetic Department services a variety of surgical specialities including the regional Upper GI service as well as providing support to the Critical Care Unit and Obstetric Unit. There is a well-developed Preoperative assessment unit, including CPET, prehabilitation and a Pain Management service. The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan, but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.The Critical Care Unit is currently a 12 bedded combined general ITU and HDU with mixed medical and surgical admissions. Recent investment into the unit has facilitated future expansion and designated teaching and simulation areas. Complementing an already very active teaching programme both within the Department and across North Wales.The on call commitment is to the General Consultant Anaesthetist on call rota.Main duties of the jobThis is a full time post consisting of 10 PAs, of which, typically 8 are for Direct Clinical Care plus 2 SPAs. The post will have a commitment to anaesthesia for theatre with a sub speciality interest in general surgery anaesthesia.Your Line manager will be the Lead Clinician of the Anaesthetics Department.You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the department and to assist in the supervision and teaching of the departments resident doctors.To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including quality improvement projects, clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.You will be expected to participate in an Annual Appraisal and work towards revalidation as guided by the GMC. SPA time is allocated for this and the Health Board uses a computer based system for the appraisal process.You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.About usBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.Job responsibilitiesCandidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Joanne Hughes 03000 847825Person SpecificationQualificationsGMC RegistrationFRCA or equivalent DiplomaMinimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesiaClinical Skills and TrainingHigher training general, urological and gynaecological surgeryHigher training in orthopaedic anaesthesia including regional anaesthesiaHigher training in obstetric anaesthesiaHigher training in sedation & non-theatreHigher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experienceSmooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstancesAPLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesiaTeaching ExperienceEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisorActive regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleaguesEvidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisorExtensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.Formal Educational QualificationLife support course instructorClinical governanceActive consistent engagement with clinical auditRegular commitment to continuing and relevant medical educationEvidence of reflective practiceClear understanding of NHS management structuresEvidence of implementing change to improve patient careEvidence of leadership in anaesthesiaSignificant involvement in clinical researchPresentations at regional and national meetingsPublications in peer reviewed journalPersonal AttributesGood organisational skillsCommitment to team workingGood interpersonal skillsExcellent written and spoken EnglishFlexibility in a changing work environmentCaring and responsible attitude to colleaguesBe able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergencyWelsh speakerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr