Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics at Bedford Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post & theappointment will be made in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service for Consultants (2003).
The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking & enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 24 consultants.
The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. The current Vascular surgical unit (regional Centre for Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes) will be relocated to the Luton site in 2025.
The department is supported by a 12 bedded Critical Care unit, the capacity of which is determined by the staffing numbers. The Trust now has dedicated robotic (Da Vinci) lists for Colorectal, Urology & Gynaecological surgery.
Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialties.
The post will involve supervision of trainees. The 2023 GMC survey shows good overall satisfaction by trainees placed at Bedford Hospital.
Main duties of the job
o To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients
o To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.
o To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.
o To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics
o Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
o To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
- Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics
- Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Desirable
- Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Desirable
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
Desirable
- Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient running of services
- Ability to lead within the department when required
Desirable
- Attendance of a management course
- Evidence of management experience
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
- Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics
- Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Desirable
- Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Desirable
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
Desirable
- Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient running of services
- Ability to lead within the department when required
Desirable
- Attendance of a management course
- Evidence of management experience
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
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).
