Job summary
We are proud that our workforce - our greatest asset -
strives for excellence every day in providing care and support to those who use
our services. Mid Yorkshire celebrates excellence and innovation. We have
modern, state-of-the-art facilities and provide first class learning and
development opportunities. Mid Yorkshire is transforming, grounded in our
values to care and improve, respecting our patients, our community and our
staff, to deliver the highest standards of care.
If you are a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking
clinician with a passion for your profession and an enthusiasm to be part of a
Trust striving to be the best, get in touch to see what a career at Mid
Yorkshire could be like for you.
The Anaesthetic department currently consists of fifty
Consultant Anaesthetists who provide Anaesthetic and Intensive Care services
for a busy general hospital with all the major surgical specialties and a Major
Burns centre.
Applicants should
possess, or be within 6 months of receiving a CCT at the time of the advisory
appointments committee.
The appointment will
be on the basis of the new consultant contract laid down by the Hospital
Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service and will be
remunerated as appropriate on the salary scale £105,504 - £139,882 per annum.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the posts will include:
Elective Theatre lists: for a variety of different surgical
specialties including general surgery, bariatrics, urology, gynaecology,
orthopedics, plastic & burns surgery, ENT and oral & maxillofacial
surgery.
Consultant preoperative assessment clinic sessions.
Anaesthetic services elsewhere in the hospital (e.g., for
adult & paediatric emergencies requiring anaesthetic support and
interventional radiology & cardiology)
Urgent and emergency care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working.
On-call and out-of-hours commitments are for
Acute & Obstetric anaesthesia on an approximately 1:20 rota. The current PA
allocation for the on-call is 1PA/week.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be
commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing
requirements of the service.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This
exciting new post has been created to allow service continuation, it is offered
on a full time (10 PA) basis, although this can be negotiated if requested. The
post would suit an Anaesthetist with an interest in perioperative medicine
and/or regional anaesthesia.
Duties will
be based across our three hospital sites: Wakefield (Pinderfields), Dewsbury
and Pontefract Hospitals. The Acute on-call commitment is based at Pinderfields
Hospital.
The main
duties of the posts will include:
Elective Theatre lists: for a variety of different surgical
specialties including general surgery, bariatrics, urology, gynaecology,
orthopedics, plastic & burns surgery, ENT and oral & maxillofacial
surgery.
Consultant preoperative assessment clinic sessions.
Anaesthetic services elsewhere in the hospital (e.g., for
adult & paediatric emergencies requiring anaesthetic support and
interventional radiology & cardiology)
Urgent and emergency care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working.
On-call and out-of-hours commitments are for
Acute & Obstetric anaesthesia on an approximately 1:20 rota. The current PA
allocation for the on-call is 1PA/week.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be
commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing
requirements of the service.
o Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
exciting new post has been created to allow service continuation, it is offered
on a full time (10 PA) basis, although this can be negotiated if requested. The
post would suit an Anaesthetist with an interest in perioperative medicine
and/or regional anaesthesia.
Duties will
be based across our three hospital sites: Wakefield (Pinderfields), Dewsbury
and Pontefract Hospitals. The Acute on-call commitment is based at Pinderfields
Hospital.
The main
duties of the posts will include:
Elective Theatre lists: for a variety of different surgical
specialties including general surgery, bariatrics, urology, gynaecology,
orthopedics, plastic & burns surgery, ENT and oral & maxillofacial
surgery.
Consultant preoperative assessment clinic sessions.
Anaesthetic services elsewhere in the hospital (e.g., for
adult & paediatric emergencies requiring anaesthetic support and
interventional radiology & cardiology)
Urgent and emergency care duties including out-of-hours
on-call; schedules will take due account of the provisions of working time
regulations and safe working.
On-call and out-of-hours commitments are for
Acute & Obstetric anaesthesia on an approximately 1:20 rota. The current PA
allocation for the on-call is 1PA/week.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be
commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing
requirements of the service.
o Examples may include formal teaching
responsibilities or departmental leadership roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP
- National or international publications or presentations
- Teaching qualification or prize
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Fully accredited by the college and acceptable to college representative.
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in anaesthetics.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
Desirable
- Advanced/Stage 3 training in any of:
- Regional anaesthesia
- Perioperative medicine
- Complex Airway
- Anaesthesia for robotic surgery
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or QI work.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Research experience / GCP qualified
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher qualifications e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, MRCP
- National or international publications or presentations
- Teaching qualification or prize
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
- Computer literate.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or CESR / equivalent) by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Fully accredited by the college and acceptable to college representative.
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in anaesthetics.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team
Desirable
- Advanced/Stage 3 training in any of:
- Regional anaesthesia
- Perioperative medicine
- Complex Airway
- Anaesthesia for robotic surgery
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or QI work.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- Research experience / GCP qualified
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).
