Job summary
This is a substantive appointment to ensure continuous delivery of services.
All job plans within the Anaesthetic department are offered in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract and in line with best-practice principles outlined by both the British Medical Association and NHS Employers. This will typically involve 8.5 programmed activities of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 of core supporting professional activities (SPA) for a full-time appointment. Direct clinical care will typically be in the form of theatre sessions but may also include other activity for example pre-operative assessment clinics. All Anaesthetic Consultants in GHNHSFT work annualised contracts allowing for a greater degree of flexibility in job planning for both the individuals and the department.
Being able to contribute to the on-call Consultant rota is a key requirement for this role and as such the applicant must be able to act independently as a final clinical decision maker, able to attend either of the acute hospital sites within 30 minutes and support the on-call resident doctors via phone whilst on-call. Therefore, a CCT or recognised equivalent in anaesthesia is essential, and applications from those who do not possess this (or realistically expect to obtain one within 6 months or before commencement of the role, whichever is sooner) will not be accepted.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT to the standard expected of a Consultant Anaesthetist
Support resident doctors both during planned care and whilst on-call
Participate in a 1:16 non-resident on-call rota
About us
Why Gloucestershire Hospitals
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetic Department
The GHNHSFT anaesthetic department is a hard-working and dynamic group of over 90 Consultants and SAS/Staff grade doctors, providing comprehensive anaesthetic support to all surgical specialties offered by the Trust. We also have significant involvement in interventional radiology/ cardiology services, endoscopy, medical specialties and paediatrics. The anaesthetic department works very closely with critical care in one of the busiest intensive care units in the South West of England.
There are 36 operating theatres across two main acute sites and three small peripheral hospitals, in addition to the services also provided outside theatres including electroconvulsive therapy, procedural sedation and many others. The obstetric unit based in Gloucester Royal Hospital has the busiest delivery suite in the South West region and provides 24-hour 365-day services for the local population. GHNHSFT is the single largest contributor to the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) in the UK and has a diverse range of patients presenting for unplanned care requiring anaesthetic input from very young children through to very elderly patients.
In addition to the high unplanned caseload which has been recognised by GiRFT for having very good outcomes, the Trust also provides a wide-range of national acclaimed elective services including both major urology and elective orthopaedic hubs based from Cheltenham General Hospital. Highly specialised services such as oesophagectomy, phaeochromocytoma, major vascular and complex head and neck surgeries are also provided by the dedicated teams alongside the range of general surgical services offered as part of general hospital Trust to patients of all ages.
GHNHSFT is partnered with two medical schools and the postgraduate Severn School of Anaesthesia and as such has a strong culture of teaching and learning embedded, in addition to a number of high-profile research commitments. Resident doctors are an integral part of the anaesthetic department and are we often receive commendation from them for our engaged and proactive approach to support and the conducive attitude towards learning fostered by the department.
Job Summary
This is a substantive appointment to ensure continuous delivery of services.
All job plans within the Anaesthetic department are offered in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract and in line with best-practice principles outlined by both the British Medical Association and NHS Employers. This will typically involve 8.5 programmed activities of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 of core supporting professional activities (SPA) for a full-time appointment. Direct clinical care will typically be in the form of theatre sessions but may also include other activity for example pre-operative assessment clinics. All Anaesthetic Consultants in GHNHSFT work annualised contracts allowing for a greater degree of flexibility in job planning for both the individuals and the department.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Being able to contribute to the oncall Consultant rota is a key requirement for this role and as such the applicant must be able to act independently as a final clinical decision maker, able to attend either of the acute hospital sites within 30 minutes and support the oncall resident doctors via phone whilst oncall. Therefore, a CCT or recognised equivalent in anaesthesia is essential, and applications from those who do not possess this (or realistically expect to obtain one within 6 months or before commencement of the role, whichever is sooner) will not be accepted.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT to the standard expected of a Consultant Anaesthetist
Support resident doctors both during planned care and whilst oncall
Participate in a 1:16 non-resident oncall rota
2. Professional Development, Education 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.
3. Management and Leadership
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.
There is an expectation that permanent consultants will rotate equitably through directorate clinical management and leadership roles. If a candidate has a strong interest in a vacant lead role this can be considered after discussion with the specialty director upon appointment
4. Communications and Working Relationships
Consultant Anaesthetists work with all departments within the organisation and a number of external providers. They are expected to be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all members of the teams that they work with which will include resident doctors, AHPs and nursing staff
5. Clinical Governance
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to:
have a good understanding of clinical governance
undertake all work in accordance with GHNHSFT policies and procedures
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 (as appropriate)
to adhere to our Adverse Clinical Incident policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetic Department
The GHNHSFT anaesthetic department is a hard-working and dynamic group of over 90 Consultants and SAS/Staff grade doctors, providing comprehensive anaesthetic support to all surgical specialties offered by the Trust. We also have significant involvement in interventional radiology/ cardiology services, endoscopy, medical specialties and paediatrics. The anaesthetic department works very closely with critical care in one of the busiest intensive care units in the South West of England.
There are 36 operating theatres across two main acute sites and three small peripheral hospitals, in addition to the services also provided outside theatres including electroconvulsive therapy, procedural sedation and many others. The obstetric unit based in Gloucester Royal Hospital has the busiest delivery suite in the South West region and provides 24-hour 365-day services for the local population. GHNHSFT is the single largest contributor to the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) in the UK and has a diverse range of patients presenting for unplanned care requiring anaesthetic input from very young children through to very elderly patients.
In addition to the high unplanned caseload which has been recognised by GiRFT for having very good outcomes, the Trust also provides a wide-range of national acclaimed elective services including both major urology and elective orthopaedic hubs based from Cheltenham General Hospital. Highly specialised services such as oesophagectomy, phaeochromocytoma, major vascular and complex head and neck surgeries are also provided by the dedicated teams alongside the range of general surgical services offered as part of general hospital Trust to patients of all ages.
GHNHSFT is partnered with two medical schools and the postgraduate Severn School of Anaesthesia and as such has a strong culture of teaching and learning embedded, in addition to a number of high-profile research commitments. Resident doctors are an integral part of the anaesthetic department and are we often receive commendation from them for our engaged and proactive approach to support and the conducive attitude towards learning fostered by the department.
Job Summary
This is a substantive appointment to ensure continuous delivery of services.
All job plans within the Anaesthetic department are offered in accordance with the 2003 Consultant Contract and in line with best-practice principles outlined by both the British Medical Association and NHS Employers. This will typically involve 8.5 programmed activities of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 of core supporting professional activities (SPA) for a full-time appointment. Direct clinical care will typically be in the form of theatre sessions but may also include other activity for example pre-operative assessment clinics. All Anaesthetic Consultants in GHNHSFT work annualised contracts allowing for a greater degree of flexibility in job planning for both the individuals and the department.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Being able to contribute to the oncall Consultant rota is a key requirement for this role and as such the applicant must be able to act independently as a final clinical decision maker, able to attend either of the acute hospital sites within 30 minutes and support the oncall resident doctors via phone whilst oncall. Therefore, a CCT or recognised equivalent in anaesthesia is essential, and applications from those who do not possess this (or realistically expect to obtain one within 6 months or before commencement of the role, whichever is sooner) will not be accepted.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT to the standard expected of a Consultant Anaesthetist
Support resident doctors both during planned care and whilst oncall
Participate in a 1:16 non-resident oncall rota
2. Professional Development, Education 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.
3. Management and Leadership
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.
There is an expectation that permanent consultants will rotate equitably through directorate clinical management and leadership roles. If a candidate has a strong interest in a vacant lead role this can be considered after discussion with the specialty director upon appointment
4. Communications and Working Relationships
Consultant Anaesthetists work with all departments within the organisation and a number of external providers. They are expected to be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all members of the teams that they work with which will include resident doctors, AHPs and nursing staff
5. Clinical Governance
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to:
have a good understanding of clinical governance
undertake all work in accordance with GHNHSFT policies and procedures
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 (as appropriate)
to adhere to our Adverse Clinical Incident policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or CESR (or Royal College of Anaesthetists recognized) equivalent in Anaesthesia (within 6 months)
- Full GMC registration with license to practice, on specialist register (or reasonably expect to be time of start date)
- MBBS/ MBChB or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Desirable
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)/ PALS
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)/ European Trauma Course (ETC)
- PROMPT Maternity
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT in anaesthesia or other specialty
Desirable
- Experience in Pre- Assessment clinics
- Experience as on-call anaesthetist at consultant level
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Personal attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the speciality general anaesthesia.
- Attitudes compatible with the aims and objectives of the existing team and the Trust.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to self motivate
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Ability to assess and manage risk
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
Desirable
- Publications and presentations relevant to Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in peer reviewed journals
- Experience within change management projects
- Evidence of completed audit cycles and/ or Quality Improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT or CESR (or Royal College of Anaesthetists recognized) equivalent in Anaesthesia (within 6 months)
- Full GMC registration with license to practice, on specialist register (or reasonably expect to be time of start date)
- MBBS/ MBChB or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
- Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Desirable
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)/ PALS
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)/ European Trauma Course (ETC)
- PROMPT Maternity
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General training leading to CCT in anaesthesia or other specialty
Desirable
- Experience in Pre- Assessment clinics
- Experience as on-call anaesthetist at consultant level
- Experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Personal attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the speciality general anaesthesia.
- Attitudes compatible with the aims and objectives of the existing team and the Trust.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm and to work under stress; flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Ability to self motivate
- Flexibility and willingness to share clinical responsibility for patients
- Ability to assess and manage risk
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal.
Desirable
- Publications and presentations relevant to Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in peer reviewed journals
- Experience within change management projects
- Evidence of completed audit cycles and/ or Quality Improvement projects
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).
