Consultant Anaesthetist

Job summary

We have excellent opportunities for two Consultant Anaesthetists to join our leading orthopaedic centre of excellence. We are a specialist hospital with a reputation for innovation, and we are looking for consultants who have the drive to develop the service to world class status.

This is a particularly exciting time for the Trust, as will shortly open our new additional theatre which will delivery increased surgical activity.

Set in idyllic surroundings, with beautiful places to live within commuting distance, and excellent schooling available, the job also offers fantastic flexibility and work-life balance.

The Trust has excellent transport links, 30 minutes by road from Chester and Shrewsbury. Manchester and Liverpool airports are about an hour by road, and Birmingham airport 90 minutes. The M54 motorway provides quick access to the national motorway network and there are reasonable rail links from Gobowen via Shrewsbury or Chester.

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Main duties of the job

These full time posts comprise PA for direct clinical care with supporting professional activities (SPA) with the opportunity to progress to for specific activities which are agreed upon between the consultant and their clinical manager.

We encourage all potential candidates to come to the site for an informal visit.

The On-Call commitment for the post is low frequency, anticipated to be 1:15/1:16 .

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated colleague with an interest in orthopaedic anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for all aspects of orthopaedic surgery.

The posts are for a permanent whole time (10 programmed activities).

The posts will involve all aspects of peri-operative anaesthetic care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery and the postholder will be expected to: -

Ensure effective and open communication with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues. Take part in all aspects of pre, intra and postoperative anaesthetic care for both inpatient and day case orthopaedic surgery. Demonstrate a degree of flexibility in their working patterns, as demanded by a consultant-based service. Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota. This is currently 1:15, though this may be subject to change. Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, nurses, ODPs and colleagues Assess patients fitness for surgery within the pre-op clinic, both directly and indirectly by supervising nursing colleagues

You will be joining an experienced team of 27 consultants and one Associate specialist. The hospital has nine inpatient wards including a private patient ward, a paediatric ward, plus a HDU ward, twelve operating theatres, as well as extensive outpatient and diagnostic facilities.

The department is highly active in quality and safety agendas, including regular Human Factor training sessions for all staff, running multi-disciplinary courses on the deteriorating surgical patient, in house ALS and APLS courses, and training of visiting trainees in regional and orthopaedic anaesthesia.

Any research or academic interests are actively encouraged and supported by the large on-site research team

Person Specification

Qualification, Training and Regsitration

Essential

Full registration with a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT/CESR date on the date of interview Trained and capable in all aspects of General & Regional Anaesthesia. Adult and Paediatric life support training

Desirable

MSc in Regional Anaesthesia Postgraduate qualification in critical care or pain management Advanced training or post-CCT experience in a relevant field to this post ALS, EPALS, APLS and ATLS certification Life support Instructor status European Diploma of Regional Anaesthesia

Experience/Specialist Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience working in the NHS Trained and capable in all aspects of General & Regional Anaesthesia Experience in anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery Experience of anaesthesia for spinal surgery Willingness to learn new skills in relevant areas of interest

Desirable

Demonstrable recent experience of anaesthesia for paediatrics

Professional values, behaviours and knowledge

Essential

Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice Provides safe and effective general and regional anaesthesia, and procedural sedation, independently for all patients Demonstrated ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of their own limitations Provides safe and effective care for critically ill patients with specialist help and guidance Ability to lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and carers, placing them at the centre of the care pathway

Desirable

oManagement experience - eg rota/leave coordinator

Leadership and team working

Essential

Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital Understands own leadership style and its impact on others Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary Critically reflects on decision-making explaining them effectively to others

Patienet safety and quality improvement

Essential

Takes prompt action to ensure a high standard of safety and quality of patient caTre Ability to collaborate with hospital teams to manage risk Understanding of clinical governance systems Active and consistent engagement with local quality improvement projects

Desirable

Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects Implements evidence-based change to improve patient care Undertaken training in quality improvement methodology.

Safeguarding

Essential

Evaluates and instigates initial management of safeguarding concerns

Education and training

Essential

Enthusiasm to teach and train others

Desirable

Meets the requirements of a clinical/educational supervisor, as defined by the GMC

Reseach and Scholarship

Essential

Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately Critically appraises and understands the relevance of research evidence in anaesthesia Supports any research activities being undertaken within the Trust as required

Desirable

Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal Undertaken training in research methodology

Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential

Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively within a team

On-Call

Essential

Able to meet on-call commitment of being no more than 30 minutes from hospital whilst on call

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