Job summary
We are a department of nearly 80 consultants / specialists and 16 speciality doctors and are now looking for new consultants to join our dynamic and rapidly evolving anaesthetic team at York & Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust. Within the Trust we are part of the Surgery Care Group, which includes most surgical specialties.
We have a Clinical Director responsible for the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care directorate (TACC) across the Trust supported by Lead Clinicians for Pain, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics and Theatres.
Surgical services are located principally at two acute hospitals, York and Scarborough
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a consultant in anaesthesia based at either York or Scarborough Hospital. There is a requirement to provide cross site -working in line with current patterns within the department to support robust and sustainable provision of workforce in anaesthesia. Currently, all of the Consultants provide cross-site work including some on-call work.
The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.
The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with consultant colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated.
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-call Arrangements
The post holder would be required to participate in the general on-call rota at their base hospital but to also provide some outside of their base in line with current agreements within the department. Suitable high quality accommodation will be provided when working at the non-base hospital. The out of hours cover is a mix of resident time and on call.
The on-call rota is currently defined as a Category A rota which requires consultants on-call to respond immediately to complex telephone enquiries or attend the hospital.
Out of hours provision is also supported by two resident trainees/speciality doctors in Scarborough & three in York. Separate consultants from the intensivist group currently cover critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On-call Arrangements
The post holder would be required to participate in the general on-call rota at their base hospital but to also provide some outside of their base in line with current agreements within the department. Suitable high quality accommodation will be provided when working at the non-base hospital. The out of hours cover is a mix of resident time and on call.
The on-call rota is currently defined as a Category A rota which requires consultants on-call to respond immediately to complex telephone enquiries or attend the hospital.
Out of hours provision is also supported by two resident trainees/speciality doctors in Scarborough & three in York. Separate consultants from the intensivist group currently cover critical care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 month at interview of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT in Anaesthesia
- Substantive experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree
- Post CCT fellowship
- Higher Obstetric Experience
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Postgraduate Medical Education certification
- Organisation of postgraduate education courses
- Publications in peer review journals
Leadership
Essential
- Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Strategic thinker
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues surrounding organisation and development
Team Work
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services.
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Subspecialist experience in the area of specialist interest, ideally complementary to those existing with the department
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
- Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
Work Ethic and Patient Experience
Essential
- Is positive and well-motivated, Takes responsibility for delivering results
- Adheres to high ethical standards and contributes to improving patient's experience
- Personal Time Management skills
- Involves patients in decisions about their care, has the ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement and understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work hours and duties.
- Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
- Entry on Specialist Register or within 6 month at interview of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT in Anaesthesia
- Substantive experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree
- Post CCT fellowship
- Higher Obstetric Experience
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Postgraduate Medical Education certification
- Organisation of postgraduate education courses
- Publications in peer review journals
Leadership
Essential
- Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
- Capable of building trust and confidence
- Strategic thinker
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
- Ability to organise and manage the department targets
Desirable
- Familiarity with issues surrounding organisation and development
Team Work
Essential
- Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services.
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- Can be reflective rather than reactive
- Can seek appropriate information and support
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- Clinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- Subspecialist experience in the area of specialist interest, ideally complementary to those existing with the department
- Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
- Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
Work Ethic and Patient Experience
Essential
- Is positive and well-motivated, Takes responsibility for delivering results
- Adheres to high ethical standards and contributes to improving patient's experience
- Personal Time Management skills
- Involves patients in decisions about their care, has the ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement and understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work hours and duties.
- Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise
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).
