Job summary
University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is one of England's largest teaching trusts, employing around 22,000 staff. It serves over 2.2 million patients annually across four hospitals--Good Hope, Heartlands, Queen Elizabeth, and Solihull--as well as various clinics and community services. UHB is committed to delivering excellent patient care and staff wellbeing, guided by its core values: Kindness, Connectedness, and Boldness.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join its progressive anaesthesia department. Our surgical specialties, include complex areas like neurosurgery, cardiothoracics, hepatobiliary surgery, and Europe's largest solid organ transplant program. The role also involves pre-operative care, regional anaesthesia, and the Enhanced Postoperative Care Unit.
As a Level 1 Trauma Centre, the hospital is renowned for trauma and combat injury care. The department, consisting of over 100 consultants, offers strong educational support, opportunities for research, and involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in collaboration with Birmingham and Aston universities. Staff wellbeing is prioritized through mentorship programs, wellness initiatives, and a supportive team culture. There is ample opportunity within the department for the successful candidate to nurture their academic and non-academic interests including research and education.
Main duties of the job
KEY SKILLS
The core component of this post is to provide anaesthetic cover for a range of specialty lists.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trust's services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a suggested job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching & Training
The successful applicant would be expected to have an active interest in education. Our registrar anaesthetic training has recently been adapted to reflect the new RCOA Anaesthesia curriculum. We have recently invited applications for candidates wishing to pursue a CESR pathway. Training is coordinated by the specialty education leads but involves informal and formal teaching by all consultants. There is also a departmental programme of teaching mapped to RCOA examination requirements which is co-ordinated by the junior anaesthetic staff with support from consultants.
UHB has an obligation to teach medical students and a commitment to the Birmingham and Warwickshire School's of Anaesthesia. Involvement in structured teaching and lecturing to both these groups will be expected. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to apply for the post of Honorary Senior Lecturer in the University department of Medical Sciences.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a progressive department, our intention is to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The successful applicant will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a wide range of surgical specialties. There are a total of 10 PAs within the job which could be filled by a variety of options from the existing pool of uncovered lists and flexible cover for consultant leave.
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. The anaesthetic department at the QEHB site is made up of over 130 consultants providing the full spectrum of tertiary and secondary care services.
As a large anaesthetic department we support both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA, or equivalent, and have extensive experience and evidence of extended training in aspects of general anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of the service and contribute to a positive departmental culture. There is ample opportunity and support within the department for the successful candidate to nurture their academic and non academic interests.
A supportive and positive workplace culture is important to us. We were one of the first departments to introduce a Learning from Excellence programme and this is actively used to provide positive feedback which has been very well received from all working tiers.
Facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham include consultant hot desks, rest area for out of hours, a large communal coffee room and a seminar room. The seminar room can be booked for teaching sessions, meetings, appraisal or educational supervision meetings. The department is supported by a great and open-hearted anaesthetic administration team.
The trust operates a mentor scheme for all new consultants from a consultant outside of anaesthesia. In addition, support will be available for out of hours work until the successful candidate is well established and comfortable in their post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a progressive department, our intention is to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The successful applicant will undertake anaesthetic sessions across a wide range of surgical specialties. There are a total of 10 PAs within the job which could be filled by a variety of options from the existing pool of uncovered lists and flexible cover for consultant leave.
UHB is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. The anaesthetic department at the QEHB site is made up of over 130 consultants providing the full spectrum of tertiary and secondary care services.
As a large anaesthetic department we support both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA, or equivalent, and have extensive experience and evidence of extended training in aspects of general anaesthesia. We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of the service and contribute to a positive departmental culture. There is ample opportunity and support within the department for the successful candidate to nurture their academic and non academic interests.
A supportive and positive workplace culture is important to us. We were one of the first departments to introduce a Learning from Excellence programme and this is actively used to provide positive feedback which has been very well received from all working tiers.
Facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham include consultant hot desks, rest area for out of hours, a large communal coffee room and a seminar room. The seminar room can be booked for teaching sessions, meetings, appraisal or educational supervision meetings. The department is supported by a great and open-hearted anaesthetic administration team.
The trust operates a mentor scheme for all new consultants from a consultant outside of anaesthesia. In addition, support will be available for out of hours work until the successful candidate is well established and comfortable in their post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- *FRCA or equivalent GMC Specialist Registration
Desirable
- *Additional postgraduate qualification (e.g. MRCP,MRCS DipIMC, FICM)
- *Evidence of extended training in management of the difficult airway
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence of extended training and experience in anaesthesia for surgical specialties such as general surgery, plastics, emergency and urology
- *Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management.
- *Recent experience in leading the management of Major Trauma patients and their intraoperative care.
Desirable
- *Experience of regional blockade for pain management in trauma patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- *FRCA or equivalent GMC Specialist Registration
Desirable
- *Additional postgraduate qualification (e.g. MRCP,MRCS DipIMC, FICM)
- *Evidence of extended training in management of the difficult airway
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence of extended training and experience in anaesthesia for surgical specialties such as general surgery, plastics, emergency and urology
- *Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management.
- *Recent experience in leading the management of Major Trauma patients and their intraoperative care.
Desirable
- *Experience of regional blockade for pain management in trauma patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
