Job summary
This is a substantive post for a Consultant in Anaesthesia. It is a full time post to cover sessions made available as a result of job plan changes in the department.
It is based around 6 anaesthetic sessions per week (3 days), with 1:12 on call making a 10PA contract. Sessions will be decided upon consultation with the speciality director
Anaesthesia falls within the Surgical Division of the Trust's management structure.
The post could be filled on a whole or part time basis. Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.
The post will ideally commence within 6 months of the post being offered.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the existing team of 68 consultants working for the trust in the two main sites of Gloucester and Cheltenham, and peripheral community hospitals.
As a senior employee of the Trust the post-holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other, clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -
To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within theparameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated forthe specialty, the Surgical Division or the Trust.
The successful applicant will ideally have a subspecialty interest and experience in obstetric anaesthesia and / or vascular anaesthesia.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based on CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
The post holder will provide:
6 clinical Anaesthetic sessions a week and share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to patients presenting for surgery.
Undertake consultant cover for weekday nights and weekends for theatres/maternity as part of the 1 in 12 rota. Ultimately as a trust employee elective and/or on call duties may have to be undertaken on either or both the Gloucester or Cheltenham sites.
Support for the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
Teaching and training
To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme. The Department is involved in teaching medical students from Bristol, as the Trust achieved Academy status in 2004. Fourth year students are placed in the Department and participate in a structured teaching program.
The anaesthetic department has a close relationship with the Paramedic Training School and the local ambulance service and paramedics regularly undertake attachments.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for all grades of trainee and other staff as appropriate. Specialist registrars have a full-day teaching session regionally once a month and sub-regional (Cheltenham or Gloucester) teaching on one afternoon a week. The trainees are encouraged during their attachment to contribute to tutorials and presentations for the Department.
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and SAS medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Continuing professional development
We recognise the importance of continuing medical education and actively encourage our consultant team to prioritise professional development. You will undertake CME / CPD as per College recommendations. A mentoring scheme for new consultant staff is well established and each new appointee will be appointed a mentor shortly after appointment.
You will be encouraged to be active in clinical research. We are part of a network of hospitals that have been collaborating with Cranfield University to form the Cranfield Postgraduate Medical School (based at Redwood House in Gloucester). Consultants at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals currently hold professional honorary academic appointments. You may be afforded the opportunity to join this multi-disciplinary postgraduate medical school as a faculty member depending on interests and research activity.
We have a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program. A wide variety of audits are undertaken within the Department. The Department is supported by a dedicated audit assistant, a dedicated member of the Information department and a dedicated risk manager. Clinical Governance meetings are regular. The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department and achieving clinical governance objectives in accordance with the agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
The Gloucestershire health community supports the development of the Gloucestershire Academy. The Academy is hosted by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, it will continue to grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, the University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees. Meanwhile its implementation currently involves providing an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue the curriculum with relevant high education institution, in the health service, clinical setting of the secondary care Trusts of Gloucestershire.
Clinical Governance
Our Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates our clinical audit program. We are all expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department to achieve clinical governance objectives in our agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
- to undertake all work in accordance with GHNHSFT policies and procedures
- to maintain CPD requirements for appraisal and revalidation
- to participate in our annual Job Planning review process
- to participate in annual appraisal including 5 yearly multi-source feedback
- to adhere to our Adverse Clinical Incident policy
Leadership and management
There is an expectation that consultants will rotate through directorate clinical management roles and this work will be part of Supporting Professional Activities (up to 1 additional PA).
Help develop critical care services within the overall Trust Strategy. Attend critical care delivery group and Clinical Governance meetings to develop cross county working.
To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
The post holder will provide:
6 clinical Anaesthetic sessions a week and share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to patients presenting for surgery.
Undertake consultant cover for weekday nights and weekends for theatres/maternity as part of the 1 in 12 rota. Ultimately as a trust employee elective and/or on call duties may have to be undertaken on either or both the Gloucester or Cheltenham sites.
Support for the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
Teaching and training
To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations.
To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme. The Department is involved in teaching medical students from Bristol, as the Trust achieved Academy status in 2004. Fourth year students are placed in the Department and participate in a structured teaching program.
The anaesthetic department has a close relationship with the Paramedic Training School and the local ambulance service and paramedics regularly undertake attachments.
To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for all grades of trainee and other staff as appropriate. Specialist registrars have a full-day teaching session regionally once a month and sub-regional (Cheltenham or Gloucester) teaching on one afternoon a week. The trainees are encouraged during their attachment to contribute to tutorials and presentations for the Department.
Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and SAS medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.
Continuing professional development
We recognise the importance of continuing medical education and actively encourage our consultant team to prioritise professional development. You will undertake CME / CPD as per College recommendations. A mentoring scheme for new consultant staff is well established and each new appointee will be appointed a mentor shortly after appointment.
You will be encouraged to be active in clinical research. We are part of a network of hospitals that have been collaborating with Cranfield University to form the Cranfield Postgraduate Medical School (based at Redwood House in Gloucester). Consultants at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals currently hold professional honorary academic appointments. You may be afforded the opportunity to join this multi-disciplinary postgraduate medical school as a faculty member depending on interests and research activity.
We have a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates the clinical audit program. A wide variety of audits are undertaken within the Department. The Department is supported by a dedicated audit assistant, a dedicated member of the Information department and a dedicated risk manager. Clinical Governance meetings are regular. The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department and achieving clinical governance objectives in accordance with the agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
The Gloucestershire health community supports the development of the Gloucestershire Academy. The Academy is hosted by the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Initially led by the University of Bristol Medical School and now involving the University of the West of England Faculty of Health and Social Care, it will continue to grow to embrace the ambitions of the NHS, the University and other organisations that may be relevant to our countys Trusts and employees. Meanwhile its implementation currently involves providing an academic infrastructure for students in medicine, nursing and the allied health professions to pursue the curriculum with relevant high education institution, in the health service, clinical setting of the secondary care Trusts of Gloucestershire.
Clinical Governance
Our Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates our clinical audit program. We are all expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department to achieve clinical governance objectives in our agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
- to undertake all work in accordance with GHNHSFT policies and procedures
- to maintain CPD requirements for appraisal and revalidation
- to participate in our annual Job Planning review process
- to participate in annual appraisal including 5 yearly multi-source feedback
- to adhere to our Adverse Clinical Incident policy
Leadership and management
There is an expectation that consultants will rotate through directorate clinical management roles and this work will be part of Supporting Professional Activities (up to 1 additional PA).
Help develop critical care services within the overall Trust Strategy. Attend critical care delivery group and Clinical Governance meetings to develop cross county working.
To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trust needs.
To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remaining within the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department.
To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary.
To attend regional and national meetings as necessary.
To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (England) or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- On Specialist Register via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience in Anaesthetic Assessment
Quality
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Ability to manage and support change
- Ability to deal with complaints from the public.
- Experience in audit.
- Working knowledge of evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience of leading Quality Improvement projects
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically.
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects.
Desirable
- Publications and presentations relevant to Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in peer reviewed journals
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the speciality general anaesthesia.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (England) or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- On Specialist Register via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience in Anaesthetic Assessment
Quality
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage risk.
- Ability to manage and support change
- Ability to deal with complaints from the public.
- Experience in audit.
- Working knowledge of evidence based practice.
Desirable
- Experience of leading Quality Improvement projects
Research
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically.
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects.
Desirable
- Publications and presentations relevant to Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in peer reviewed journals
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the speciality general anaesthesia.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and managerial colleagues
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal.
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).
