Job summary
To cover an expansion in services we are pleased to invite applicants to an exciting opportunity to work as part of the collaborative anaesthetic team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the country.
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital was recently rated outstanding by the Quality Care Commission for the second time and was the first specialist Trust to have received this rating.
The organisation continues to grow and additional Anaesthetic consultants will support service delivery and maintain high quality care to our patients. The successful applicants will be expected to provide anaesthetic care to patients in theatres, critical care area and catheter laboratories.
Main duties of the job
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years and carries out a wide range of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (excluding transplantation). These service developments are supported by a modern 30 bedded Critical Care Unit that complements our 9 dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres and 7 catheter laboratories, including a specialised hybrid theatre designed for endovascular aortic work and TAVI procedures. Robotic surgery has been recently introduced for thoracic and cardiac procedures.
We are looking for candidates who share our passion for cohesive team working, civility and kindness to deliver best possible care for our patients. If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience and would like to become part of our successful team as we move forward with our ambitious plans, we would welcome your application.
Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months cardiothoracic anaesthesia experience, hold full GMC registration and be on the specialist register.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.
The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:
184 medical and surgical beds:
25 day case beds
12 bed cystic fibrosis ward
30 Critical care beds
9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres
Endoscopy suite
Recovery room
X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner
Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories
One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre
Newly refurbished research laboratories
Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)
Da Vinci Robotic surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.
The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:
184 medical and surgical beds:
25 day case beds
12 bed cystic fibrosis ward
30 Critical care beds
9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres
Endoscopy suite
Recovery room
X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner
Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories
One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre
Newly refurbished research laboratories
Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)
Da Vinci Robotic surgery
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent diploma
- Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Full TOE accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Recent experience working in an NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
- Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
- Experience and interest in critical care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- High level of team working and communication skills
- Active regular participation in teaching and training
- Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
- ALS/ATLS instructor
- Continuing plans for funded research
- Author of recent peer reviewed publications
- Experience of conducting research projects
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
- Listens to colleagues
- Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
- Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Evidence of patient centred care
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent diploma
- Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Full TOE accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Recent experience working in an NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
- Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
- Experience and interest in critical care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- High level of team working and communication skills
- Active regular participation in teaching and training
- Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
- ALS/ATLS instructor
- Continuing plans for funded research
- Author of recent peer reviewed publications
- Experience of conducting research projects
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
- Listens to colleagues
- Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
- Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Evidence of patient centred care
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership qualities
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).
