Job summary
We are currently advertising for 2 new Consultant Anaesthetists to join our department, specifically in Paediatric Anesthesia.
The Department provides Anaesthesia services for all major surgical specialties and works across two sites. Most elective work takes place at Castle Hill Hospital whilst urgent care, obstetric and paediatric care is at Hull Royal Infirmary.
The Women's and Children's hospital manages about 6000 deliveries per year, with an elective caesarean section rate of 10% and an emergency caesarean section rate of 15%. For many years, Hull has been a leading centre for the practice and teaching of obstetric anaesthesia. There are active research and audit programs and opportunities for innovation in clinical practice.
Most Paediatric services are offered at the Hull Royal Infirmary site. Most elective paediatric surgical work includes general paediatric surgery, orthopaedics, urology, plastics, ENT and Oral maxillofacial surgery in the inpatient and Day Surgery setting.
Some neonatal surgery in elective and occasionally emergency setting is provided during daytime hours only. No out of hours neonatal surgery is currently undertaken.
The average number of paediatric surgical cases done in the 5 years from 2020-2024 is around 2500 per year
Radiology investigations such as planned paediatric MRI lists are also part of our service provision.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be in conjunction with colleagues:
- Provide an anaesthetic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
- Flexibilty to provide cover for paediatric emergencies in day time job planned hours.
- Consultant on call 1:22 to cover General theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary site.
- Supervise trainee anaesthetic staff within the Trust.
There is a plan to commence a paediatric oncall rota in the future to meet the demands of the service. The post holder(s) will be expected to participate in this oncall rota once implemented
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this vacancy, please see attached full job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this vacancy, please see attached full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent).
- Eligible to be on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
- Must have completed Advanced Training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
- Minimum of 7 years Anaesthesia experience
- ALS Provider
- PALS Provider
Desirable
- Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
- ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
Desirable
- Trained in assessment of junior doctors
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent).
- Eligible to be on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
- Must have completed Advanced Training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
- Minimum of 7 years Anaesthesia experience
- ALS Provider
- PALS Provider
Desirable
- Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
- ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
Desirable
- Trained in assessment of junior doctors
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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).
