Job summary
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a new substantive consultant with a combined interest in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
The Critical Care component will also be split across both our sites with a slightly higher proportion of time spent supporting the Critical Care unit in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. The on-call component of this will all be in support of the Critical care on call, this is on a 1 in 9 basis.
The daily work pattern will be undertaking a minimum of twice daily ward rounds, the assessment and admission of appropriate patient from all areas of the hospital including ED, AMU, theatres and wards. In addition, the role is expected to support junior residents, ACCP's and Advance trainees working on the Critical Care units.
You will be encouraged to attend several MDT meetings that include weekly radiology and rehab meetings along with alternate monthly M+M and business meetings.
Almost half of your clinical commitment will be undertaken within anaesthesia, with a mix of elective, urgent and emergency work undertaken across the sites that comprise GHNSHFT. Whilst most of this will be within the theatres complex, some may be in remote areas such as radiology, cardiology or preoperative assessment clinics etc. We currently have intensive care doctors who have additional subspecialist anaesthetic interests such as obstetrics, paediatrics or inpatient pain, and are able to accommodate nearly all subspecialty interests following discussion with the specialty director.
About us
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 is 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
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
- To assess and review patients and perform procedures as required
- To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff
- To ensure timely and effective communication with primary care colleagues, including using the Trusts electronic discharge summary system.
- To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
- Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT.
Professional Development, Education and Training
- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, core trainees, StRs and other staff as appropriate
Management and Leadership
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Planning and Organisation
- Evidence of effective team working
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
- Flexible and resilient
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Research and Development
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Communications and Working Relationships
- To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider hospital and health community
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Clinical Governance
- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
- To assess and review patients and perform procedures as required
- To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff
- To ensure timely and effective communication with primary care colleagues, including using the Trusts electronic discharge summary system.
- To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call
- Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT.
Professional Development, Education and Training
- To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, core trainees, StRs and other staff as appropriate
Management and Leadership
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
Planning and Organisation
- Evidence of effective team working
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
- Flexible and resilient
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
Research and Development
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Communications and Working Relationships
- To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider hospital and health community
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Clinical Governance
- To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies
- To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practise
- FFICM
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR
Desirable
- FICE/FUSIC/equivalent echo/US qualification
- MRCP
- ALS / ATLS
- EPALS or APLS
Clinical experience
Essential
- Critical Care training as per Intensive Care Training programme
- Anaesthesia training as per recognised training programme
Desirable
- Experience in a range of critical care sub-specialities
- Experience in Acute pain
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- IT skills including database management, EPR and word processing skills
- Evidence of ability to teach clinical and generic skills
- Evidence of ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
- Evidence of experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Experience of leading Quality Improvement projects
- Attendance on a management course
- Training in teaching skills
- Certificate of education
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Conscientiousness and empathetic
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
- Flexible and resilient
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- Committed to lifelong learning
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practise
- FFICM
- MBBS or equivalent
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine via CCT or CESR (CP) (proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview). CESR
Desirable
- FICE/FUSIC/equivalent echo/US qualification
- MRCP
- ALS / ATLS
- EPALS or APLS
Clinical experience
Essential
- Critical Care training as per Intensive Care Training programme
- Anaesthesia training as per recognised training programme
Desirable
- Experience in a range of critical care sub-specialities
- Experience in Acute pain
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- IT skills including database management, EPR and word processing skills
- Evidence of ability to teach clinical and generic skills
- Evidence of ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems
- Evidence of experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
- Experience of leading Quality Improvement projects
- Attendance on a management course
- Training in teaching skills
- Certificate of education
Personal skills and attributes
Essential
- Evidence of effective team working
- Conscientiousness and empathetic
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status
- Flexible and resilient
- Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
- Committed to lifelong learning
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).
