Job summary
**£5,000 welcome "Golden Hello" lump sum payment on commencement. Eligibility criteria must be met to receive payment**
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be external to UHCW at time of appointment
- Repayable if you leave within 12 months of starting in post.
Interviews will be taking place on 12th June 2025
Main duties of the job
You are warmly invited to apply for these posts of consultant anaesthetist with an interest in Cardiac Anaesthesia. The successful candidates will have a broad-based training in anaesthesia and will have the ability to care for complex patients having major surgeries. The role involves a commitment to supporting the out of hours emergency cardiac anaesthesia services at University Hospital.
University Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is the Major Trauma centre for the Central England Trauma Network. We have a large Department of Anaesthesia which delivers perioperative care to around 44,000 elective and emergency patients. We provide anaesthesia and perioperative care for all major sub-specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and renal transplant services.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and further develop anaesthesia, pain and critical care services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
- To actively participate in the teaching and training of junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals in anaesthesia and critical care.
- To take part in the general activities of consultants at the Trust teaching, clinical governance, administration, management etc. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the consultants particular interests and aptitudes.
- To support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care
For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and further develop anaesthesia, pain and critical care services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
- To actively participate in the teaching and training of junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals in anaesthesia and critical care.
- To take part in the general activities of consultants at the Trust teaching, clinical governance, administration, management etc. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the consultants particular interests and aptitudes.
- To support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care
For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Professional Development
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Professional Development
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
