Job summary
Barnsley Hospital is delighted to be inviting applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist to
join our team. Different specialty interests can be supported, depending on the
individuals area of expertise. This post is to support expansion of the anaesthetic services with Barnsley and to meet activity and service
specification demands and includes the flexibility to spend a significant
amount of time within the job plan to allow for engagement within a specialist
area of your choice with particular reference to Obstetric anaesthesia, Trauma
and Orthopaedic anaesthesia and Perioperative medicine.
With
the recent opening of our bespoke ICU, the pending opening of our 9th Theatre
room plus the addition of being able to offer robotic procedure at Barnsley,
this is a real exciting time to be part of a growing team.
The
post will appeal to a clinician who is looking to join a forward-thinking,
motivated and friendly department. Team working is an essential attribute.
This
post will suit an appropriately trained clinician with CCT (or equivalent) in anaesthesia
who values team work, quality of life and work life balance, forward thinking
dynamic attitudes to patient care, and respect and compassion to all staff
members, patients and their families.
In addition, we want our team to enjoy good health and
well-being, family lives and to feel supported in their new role as
consultants, or even if looking for a change from their current consultant role.
Main duties of the job
Please find the job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.
About us
We
reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the job description & person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find the job description & person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Clinical competence and appropriate training in the range of clinical practice required of the post.
- Be able to effectively supervise trainees with their clinical practice within the anaesthetic department.
- The passion and ability to teach and develop junior medical staff, clinical support staff and medical students and enhance their performance.
- The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
Desirable
- The ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvement in clinical services.
- The ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent with CCT in Anaesthetics at the time of commencing the post.
- Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
Knowledge
Essential
- Is on the GMC specialist register or eligible for admission to the register.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment within which the medical services operate within the NHS.
- A relevant PGCert or higher, or in progress
- Evidence of commitment to education and training
- Evidence of commitment to the chosen subspecialty interest
- Evidence of higher training and qualifications in the chosen subspecialty interest.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as assessed by the College assessor.
- Suitable experience in all areas of clinical practice required for the post.
- Additional training/experience in the area of subspecialty experience.
Attitude
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to the post applied for.
- Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
- Good team player
- Is able to gain the commitment of others including peers and patients, presenting themselves positively and showing self-confidence and personal drive
- Is able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Is able to develop ideas using different perspectives or angles to look at situations and is capable of reaching the best decision from a range of options
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Clinical competence and appropriate training in the range of clinical practice required of the post.
- Be able to effectively supervise trainees with their clinical practice within the anaesthetic department.
- The passion and ability to teach and develop junior medical staff, clinical support staff and medical students and enhance their performance.
- The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
Desirable
- The ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvement in clinical services.
- The ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent with CCT in Anaesthetics at the time of commencing the post.
- Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
Knowledge
Essential
- Is on the GMC specialist register or eligible for admission to the register.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment within which the medical services operate within the NHS.
- A relevant PGCert or higher, or in progress
- Evidence of commitment to education and training
- Evidence of commitment to the chosen subspecialty interest
- Evidence of higher training and qualifications in the chosen subspecialty interest.
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as assessed by the College assessor.
- Suitable experience in all areas of clinical practice required for the post.
- Additional training/experience in the area of subspecialty experience.
Attitude
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to the post applied for.
- Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
- Good team player
- Is able to gain the commitment of others including peers and patients, presenting themselves positively and showing self-confidence and personal drive
- Is able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Is able to develop ideas using different perspectives or angles to look at situations and is capable of reaching the best decision from a range of options
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).
