Consultant Anaesthetist

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To assist the lead in the development of general anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan.
2. Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients.
3. Have the skills required to manage general anaesthetic services, ensuring that they are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Benefiting both patients and the organisation.
4. Lead in developing and showcasing general anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
5. Develop local services and practice using appropriate quality improvement projects.
6. To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your care

1. To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.

1. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.

1. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.

1. To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust.

1. To develop & maintain such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the necessary anaesthesia skills as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan).

Person Specification

Educational Qualifications

Essential

• CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.

Desirable

• Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Address

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)