Job summary
YC73 Locum Consultant 12 Months Fixed Term post
The
successful applicant will work between the Intensive Care Unit and Theatres.
There will be an on call commitment as part of the ICU rota. This is a
fantastic opportunity to continue your career
in Anaesthesia in a supportive and enthusiastic district general
hospital.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are to provide consultant led
anaesthetic care for patients, both in elective and emergency settings and also
have sessions in Intensive Care Medicine.
On call commitment is 1:12 and is solely for Intensive Care.
On Call for Theatres and Obstetrics is provided by a separate consultant
anaesthetist although there is always good communication and teamwork between
all resident and non-resident staff on call. Paediatric stabilisations are
covered by both groups with the first responder responsibility being shared on
alternating rota. On calls for ICM at the weekend are usually 12 hr split
shifts with the night consutlant cross covering the morning to provide dual
consultant support. On call resident doctors work a 3 tier rota
with team work encouraged between the anaesthetic and ICM teams, at least 2 of
the resident on call team will have advanced airway skills. Senior resisidents maintain clinical priority
to provide obstetric over.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetic Department falls within the Surgical Care
Group and comprises Anaesthetics, ITU, Theatres, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain,
Pre-assessment and Day Surgery, along with surgical specialties. The Lead
Clinician for the Anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)
is Dr Jothika Thimappa. The Lead Clinician for Intensive Care is Dr Simone
Carbert.
This post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and
Anaesthetics. The successful applicant
will be based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital. This post will have a regular commitment to Intensive Care Medicine
but will also be able to accommodate additional specialities such as
Anaesthesia and other allied specialities. The Department would actively
support the development of any specialist areas identified by the successful
candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Anaesthetic Department falls within the Surgical Care
Group and comprises Anaesthetics, ITU, Theatres, Chronic Pain, Acute Pain,
Pre-assessment and Day Surgery, along with surgical specialties. The Lead
Clinician for the Anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH)
is Dr Jothika Thimappa. The Lead Clinician for Intensive Care is Dr Simone
Carbert.
This post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and
Anaesthetics. The successful applicant
will be based at Darlington Memorial
Hospital. This post will have a regular commitment to Intensive Care Medicine
but will also be able to accommodate additional specialities such as
Anaesthesia and other allied specialities. The Department would actively
support the development of any specialist areas identified by the successful
candidate.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
- Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
- Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
- Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Specialist registration with the GMC in ICM
Special Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop services
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust
- A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
- Possession of postgraduate qualification of Intensive Care Medicine e.g. FFICM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing anaesthetic for the specialities provided by the Trust
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of a significant audit project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine
- Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients
- Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to train in theatre, at the bedside and in classroom settings
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
- An understanding of the importance of research
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
- Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
- Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
- Evidence of completion of management projects
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC.
- Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
- Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
- Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Specialist registration with the GMC in ICM
Special Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop services
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust
- A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
- Possession of postgraduate qualification of Intensive Care Medicine e.g. FFICM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing anaesthetic for the specialities provided by the Trust
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of a significant audit project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine
- Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients
- Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to train in theatre, at the bedside and in classroom settings
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
- An understanding of the importance of research
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
- Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
- Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
- Evidence of completion of management projects
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
