Anaesthetics Consultant

1 month ago

Wrexham, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Job Details

This is a full time substantive post, which has arisen due to retirement. The post is for ten PAs per week of which, typically, seven will be for direct clinical care (DCC) and three for supporting professional activity (SPA), as specified in the Welsh Consultant contract.

The post will have a major obstetric component, consisting of Labour Ward cover, Elective Caesarean Sections and Ante-natal anaesthetic assessments. The hospital has an Obstetrician led delivery unit with approximately 2700 - 3000 deliveries per annum. There are 10 weekday consultant anaesthetic sessions for Labour Ward, three elective caesarean section lists per week and an Anaesthetic Assessment clinic. A 24 hour epidural service is provided, as is a dedicated obstetric theatre on the delivery suite. A high observation area is available on labour ward. Support for sick mothers is provided from the Critical Care team.

Main duties of the job

The on call requirement for this post is to join the General Anaesthetic & Obstetric on call rota. This is currently a 1:11 rota. Duties are to provide cover for emergency anaesthesia for all surgical specialities including DGH level paediatrics. There is a separate Consultant on call rota for Critical Care. There are resident trainees / speciality doctors covering Emergency theatres, Obstetrics and Critical Care 24 hours divided into daytime and night time shifts. Only life or limb threatening surgery should be undertaken after 21:30, following consultation with the On Call General Anaesthetic Consultant.

About us

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board provides all aspects of health care for the population of North Wales, including Primary Care, Acute Care, Community Care and Mental Health. It covers the counties of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham.

The Health Board employs around 18,000 staff and has a budget of £1.8 billion. It serves a population of 695,000 and consists of 3 major DGH's, situated in Wrexham, Bodelwyddan (Glan Clwyd) & Bangor. Satellite surgical units are based at Llandudno and Abergele, and there are several Community Hospitals.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description attached

The on call requirement for this post is to join the General Anaesthetic & Obstetric on call rota. This is currently a 1:11 rota. Duties are to provide cover for emergency anaesthesia for all surgical specialities including DGH level paediatrics. There is a separate Consultant on call rota for Critical Care. There are resident trainees / speciality doctors covering Emergency theatres, Obstetrics and Critical Care 24 hours divided into daytime and night time shifts. Only life or limb threatening surgery should be undertaken after 21:30, following consultation with the On Call General Anaesthetic Consultant.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise FRCA or equivalent Diploma CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS

Desirable

Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc) Post-Graduate Prizes

Clinical Skills and Training
Essential

Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia Higher training in sedation & non-theatre Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6m experience Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)

Desirable

Obstetric Anaesthesia General, urological and gynaecological surgery Anesthesia Higher training in sedation & non-theatre

Teaching Experience
Essential

Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues

Desirable

Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching. Life support course instructor

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