Job summary
x 3 Consultant Anaesthetisst substantive full time 10PA jobs.
The position will primarily be based at Aintree University Hospital with an opportunity of cross-site work at The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen sites
Main duties of the job
The job will entail 6 weekly sessions fixed in time with emergency on-call duties based at Aintree. Our emergency on-call runs as a non-resident 2 tier 10 week rota with a pattern of approximately 6 week time on-calls/10 weeks plus one spilt weekend. The second on weekend rota is resident from 8-18 and non-resident over night (either Saturday or Sunday).
The successful candidate will have opportunities for lists in orthopaedic and MFU trauma, vascular lists and provision of pre-op services, as well as flexible daycase anaesthesia, the content of which will depend upon the department's requirements. Cross-site work with day case lists at BGH and lists in complex major surgery at the Royal Liverpool site are expected and negotiable.
In addition there is a 1.5PA allocation of core SPA time each week for personal development and there is an expectation of active involvement in departmental meetings and teaching.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates are invited to take on a clinical leadership role, actively participating in our drive to constantly seek opportunities to improve the quality of care we deliver. As such, we are looking for enthusiasts with a vision, who are not afraid of change, and who take pride and ownership in their roles to join our dedicated & committed team of over 100 anaesthetic consultants trust wide.
The appointees, together with his/her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of anaesthetic services, and to the delivery of perioperative medicine.
In addition, other duties will include administration, attendance at meetings, and continuing medical education. It is expected that the appointee will participate in the on-call rota (category A 3% supplement).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates are invited to take on a clinical leadership role, actively participating in our drive to constantly seek opportunities to improve the quality of care we deliver. As such, we are looking for enthusiasts with a vision, who are not afraid of change, and who take pride and ownership in their roles to join our dedicated & committed team of over 100 anaesthetic consultants trust wide.
The appointees, together with his/her colleagues will have a commitment to the provision of anaesthetic services, and to the delivery of perioperative medicine.
In addition, other duties will include administration, attendance at meetings, and continuing medical education. It is expected that the appointee will participate in the on-call rota (category A 3% supplement).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCA, MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Have CCT in Anaesthesia or be expected to attain such within 6 months of interview date, or be included on the Specialist register
Experience and Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical skills and expertise in anaesthesia
- Experience in the perioperative management of high-risk patients undergoing complex surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Orthopaedics
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Trauma
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: General, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Vascular surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Transfer medicine
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Non-theatre anaesthesia
- ALS training
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary ain team
Desirable
- ATLS training or equivalent
- Expertise in difficult airway Management e.g. Advanced training in Airway Management.
- Interest and training in echocardiography
- Expertise in ultrasoundguided regional anaesthesia for upper and lower limb surgery, e.g. Advanced training (or equivalent) in general, urological and gynaecological surgery)
- Evidence of participation in individual and group psychological work in pain medicine.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of life-long learning
- Participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects.
- Participation in reflective practice and incident reporting processes.
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects relevant to anaesthesia, critical care or pain medicine.
- Commitment to continue research towards higher qualification.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in bed-side and class-room teaching.
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching nonmedical professionals
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Educational Supervisor.
- Educational qualification.
Ability Motivation Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on anaesthetic problems for planned procedures and emergencies
- Initiative and ability to co-ordinate teams
- Leadership potential.
- Punctual
- Committed to speciality and enthusiastic about the role of anaesthetists.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising core trainees and registrars, with feedback.
Management Ability
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in the management of an anaesthetic department
- Ability to organise and advise on efficient anaesthetic services.
Desirable
Presentations and Publications
Essential
- Presentations at regional and/or national meetings
Desirable
- Publications relevant to the post
Networking
Essential
- Membership of relevant societies
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Overseas experience/experience in other UK regions.
Personality
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations and work in a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident without arrogance.
- Enthusiasm to support others
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Flexibility, embraces change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FRCA, MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Have CCT in Anaesthesia or be expected to attain such within 6 months of interview date, or be included on the Specialist register
Experience and Skills
Essential
- High standard of clinical skills and expertise in anaesthesia
- Experience in the perioperative management of high-risk patients undergoing complex surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Orthopaedics
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Trauma
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: General, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Vascular surgery
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Transfer medicine
- Clinical experience and knowledge (equivalent to higher training) in: Non-theatre anaesthesia
- ALS training
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary ain team
Desirable
- ATLS training or equivalent
- Expertise in difficult airway Management e.g. Advanced training in Airway Management.
- Interest and training in echocardiography
- Expertise in ultrasoundguided regional anaesthesia for upper and lower limb surgery, e.g. Advanced training (or equivalent) in general, urological and gynaecological surgery)
- Evidence of participation in individual and group psychological work in pain medicine.
Audit and Research
Essential
- Evidence of life-long learning
- Participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects.
- Participation in reflective practice and incident reporting processes.
Desirable
- Involvement in research projects relevant to anaesthesia, critical care or pain medicine.
- Commitment to continue research towards higher qualification.
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in bed-side and class-room teaching.
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching nonmedical professionals
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Educational Supervisor.
- Educational qualification.
Ability Motivation Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on anaesthetic problems for planned procedures and emergencies
- Initiative and ability to co-ordinate teams
- Leadership potential.
- Punctual
- Committed to speciality and enthusiastic about the role of anaesthetists.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising core trainees and registrars, with feedback.
Management Ability
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in the management of an anaesthetic department
- Ability to organise and advise on efficient anaesthetic services.
Desirable
Presentations and Publications
Essential
- Presentations at regional and/or national meetings
Desirable
- Publications relevant to the post
Networking
Essential
- Membership of relevant societies
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Overseas experience/experience in other UK regions.
Personality
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations and work in a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident without arrogance.
- Enthusiasm to support others
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
- Flexibility, embraces change.
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).
