Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

3 weeks ago


Wrexham, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

Job summary

This is a full time locum post, which has arisen due to retirement. The post is for ten PA's 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 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.

Dedicated Resident cover is provided 24 hours/day by trainees / Specialty Doctors, who are competent in Obstetric anaesthesia. Trainees are also attached on a modular basis for core obstetric anaesthetic training.

The remaining DCC sessions will be for anaesthesia, for a mix of elective lists which may include at least one fixed flexible session. This is open to negotiation depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the department. The seven DCC sessions equates to five (half day) clinical sessions and participation in the Consultant General/Obstetric on call rota.

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 £ 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.

The Wrexham Maelor Hospital is a medium-sized District Hospital. For most specialties it serves a population of around 300,000. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Wrexham (pop 42,000), which is near the Welsh/ English border. The Hospital has around 650 beds with 180 consultants. Most major specialties and subspecialties are available on site with the exception of cardiac, neuro and transplantation surgery. Visiting consultants provide outpatient services for plastic surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology and specialist paediatric services. The Maelor is the sub-regional centre for upper GI surgery for North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

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

Evidence of completion (or equivalent) of Specialist Interest Areas (SIA) in: Obstetric Anaesthesia Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia

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 Active consistent engagement with clinical audit Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education Evidence of reflective practice Clear understanding of NHS management structures

Desirable

Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching Formal Educational Qualification Life support course instructor Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia Significant involvement in clinical research Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal

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