Consultant in Anaesthetics

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Anaesthetic Department at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy. Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles.

Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded ITU and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists.

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research. There are regular journal clubs and departmental monthly audit/educational half days. As a department member we encourage you to actively contribute and participate in audit. There will be plenty of opportunity in research and quality improvement projects if so wished.

Our department is a sociable, friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

Job plans within the anaesthetic department are flexible. With this 10 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA, during which there is an expectation for the successful candidate to support appraisal, revalidation and completion of mandatory training. 1 additional SPA may be available for additional roles undertaken. It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists however the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience.

Kent and Canterbury Anaesthetic Consultants contribute to a 1:12 non-resident on call rota, supporting the resident registrar grade anaesthetist, covering CEPOD and the specialist ITU.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

We offer 32-34 days' annual leave (dependant on experience at the grade) and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be involved in the education of junior doctors, medical students and other clinical staff within theatres. William Harvey welcomes a cohort of novice anaesthetists each year, requiring expert guidance and tuition. Other educational roles will be supported and educational qualifications are desirable. There will be an opportunity to join the Simulation faculty team offering courses across the trust and the Prompt training team, supporting multidisciplinary training in Obstetrics. There is also a potential opportunity to become involved in the surgical preassessment service, chronic pain service and other multidisciplinary meetings for a variety of surgical specialties.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

FRCA or equivalent CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT Full GMC registration Medical Degree

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification - clinical/education Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia

Skills and experience

Essential

Experience of working within the NHS Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia

Desirable

Previous consultant experience. Previous leadership roles Specialist interest in Mechanical Thrombectomy

Clinical governance

Essential

Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

Desirable

Research qualification Involvement in research Leadership management course

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

Upholds and models the Trust Values Adheres to the GMC code of conduct

Other requirements

Essential

Able to provide an on-call commitment Flexibility to work across trust sites

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