Consultant Anaesthetist (with an interest in Critical Care)

Job responsibilities

We invite applicants to submit an application for the role of a Consultant Anaesthetist (with an Interest in Critical Care). This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). The post will be a permanent contract to support the provision of anesthetic and critical care services at The Christie.This post would be ideal for consultants with a CCT in Anesthesia, who are able to demonstrate an active interest in Intensive Care Medicine.

Role PurposeTo contribute to the provision of consultant-led anesthesia and critical care services, supporting a range of oncological specialties held at The Christie. The post holder will do sessions in anaesthesia for oncological surgery and radiotherapy. They will also be expected to provide on-call cover for the oncological critical care unit (OCCU). The OCCU is an 8-bedded critical care unit that provides Level 2 and Level 3 support for patients under the care of oncology, haematology, and those undergoing major general surgery. There may be opportunities to support daytime critical care in the future.

As an overview of the 10 PA job plan; there is a split of 7.5 programmed activities (PA) for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 PA for Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA). The on-call commitment is 1:8 and is solely for critical care. There is ongoing work to reduce the on-call commitment to a 1:10. There is a separate theatre on-call rota for emergency surgery.

On appointment, the successful candidate will review and agree a job plan with the Joint Clinical Directors for Anesthesia and Critical Care, in collaboration with the Directorate Operations Manager and Service Manager for the department. A Consultants individual needs and specialist interests are supported and encouraged, whilst also ensuring our services are fully supported. The department of Anesthesia & Critical Care is dynamic and rapidly expanding which offers further opportunities for the successful candidate to develop in the future.The department has a rolling rota developed from the agreed job plans of all consultants. Individual job plans reflect this and are reviewed annually, in keeping with current trust policy.The Department of Anesthesia, Acute & Chronic Pain and Critical Care resides within a Directorate of Anesthesia, Theatres & Surgery (ATS) which is a part of a Division of Clinical Support & Specialist Surgery (CSSS) along with Radiology, Laboratory and Support Services.

The role will be responsible for: Provision of anaesthesia for patients undergoing oncological surgery, radiotherapy +/- support for radiology Out of hours critical care support for the Oncological Critical Care Unit and wider hospital

This timetable is indicative

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)

7.5

Elective Theatre Lists (averaged weekly)

5.3

Critical Care On-Call Cover (averaged weekly)

2.2

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)

2.5

Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)

0.25

Total Programmed Activities (PAs)

10

On call Commitments This role requires participation in an on-call commitment for the oncological critical care. This is currently a 1:8 rota and attracts a 2.2 PA allocation and 5% on-call supplement. There is a separate theatre on-call rota for emergency surgery. There is a plan to move towards decreasing the on-call commitment to a 1:10 rota, with a 3% on-call supplement.

Please see JD-PS attached for further details.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB/MBBS Or Equivalent
• FRCA or Equivalent
• ALS
• GMC registration with a license to practice Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register in Anaesthesia via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). Applicants who are not on the Specialist Register at the time of application must be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of the AAC date to be considered for appointment

Desirable

• FFICM, EDIC or Equivalent
• Additional degree or postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
• Extended complementary skills. E.g. Echo/US accreditation
• Post-Graduate Prizes
• Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register in Intensive Care Medicine via one of the following: c.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) d.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Research / Publications

Essential

• Regular commitment to continuing medical education

Desirable

• Involvement in Clinical Research in Critical Care, Anaesthesia and/or Oncology
• Presentations at regional and national meetings
• Publications in peer reviewed journal

Training

Essential

• Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
• Higher training in general, urological and gynaecological surgery
• Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions
• Experience or specialist training in intensive care medicine

Desirable

• Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia, in acute oncology or haematology
• Advanced training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
• Advanced Training in Intensive Care Medicine
• Advanced Training in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Experience

Essential

• Experience in anaesthesia/intensive care
• Experience in working in an NHS setting

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia

Management / Audit

Essential

• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Active consistent engagement with clinical audit

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
• Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues

Desirable

• Experience of undergraduate course and curriculum development
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
• Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
• Formal Educational Qualification/Postgraduate educational qualification
• Life support course instructor

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Industry and enthusiasm
• Flexibility in a changing work environment
• Membership of appropriate professional society/societies, knowledge of up to date literature

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership qualities
• Evidence of reflective practice
• Good understanding of NHS management structures
• Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia/critical care

Domicile

Essential

• Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).