Job summary
This is a full time substantive post, which has arisen due to retirement. The post is for ten PA's per week of which, typically, seven will be for direct clinical care (DCC) and three for supporting professional activity (SPA), as specified in the Welsh Consultant contract.
The post will have a major obstetric component, consisting of Labour Ward cover, Elective Caesarean Sections and Ante-natal anaesthetic assessments. The hospital has an Obstetrician led delivery unit with approximately 2700 - 3000 deliveries per annum. There are 10 weekday consultant anaesthetic sessions for Labour Ward, three elective caesarean section lists per week and an Anaesthetic Assessment clinic. A 24 hour epidural service is provided, as is a dedicated obstetric theatre on the delivery suite. A high observation area is available on labour ward. Support for "sick" mothers is provided from the Critical Care team.
Main duties of the job
The on call requirement for this post is to join the General Anaesthetic & Obstetric on call rota. This is currently a 1:11 rota. Duties are to provide cover for emergency anaesthesia for all surgical specialities including DGH level paediatrics. There is a separate Consultant on call rota for Critical Care. There are resident trainees / speciality doctors covering Emergency theatres, Obstetrics and Critical Care 24 hours divided into daytime and night time shifts. Only life or limb threatening surgery should be undertaken after 21:30, following consultation with the On Call General Anaesthetic Consultant.
About us
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board provides all aspects of health care for the population of North Wales, including Primary Care, Acute Care, Community Care and Mental Health. It covers the counties of Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham.
The Health Board employs around 18,000 staff and has a budget of £1.8 billion. It serves a population of 695,000 and consists of 3 major DGH's, situated in Wrexham, Bodelwyddan (Glan Clwyd) & Bangor. Satellite surgical units are based at Llandudno and Abergele, and there are several Community Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description attached
The on call requirement for this post is to join the General Anaesthetic & Obstetric on call rota. This is currently a 1:11 rota. Duties are to provide cover for emergency anaesthesia for all surgical specialities including DGH level paediatrics. There is a separate Consultant on call rota for Critical Care. There are resident trainees / speciality doctors covering Emergency theatres, Obstetrics and Critical Care 24 hours divided into daytime and night time shifts. Only life or limb threatening surgery should be undertaken after 21:30, following consultation with the On Call General Anaesthetic Consultant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description attached
The on call requirement for this post is to join the General Anaesthetic & Obstetric on call rota. This is currently a 1:11 rota. Duties are to provide cover for emergency anaesthesia for all surgical specialities including DGH level paediatrics. There is a separate Consultant on call rota for Critical Care. There are resident trainees / speciality doctors covering Emergency theatres, Obstetrics and Critical Care 24 hours divided into daytime and night time shifts. Only life or limb threatening surgery should be undertaken after 21:30, following consultation with the On Call General Anaesthetic Consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6m experience
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Obstetric Anaesthesia
- General, urological and gynaecological surgery Anesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
Teaching Experience
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6m experience
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Obstetric Anaesthesia
- General, urological and gynaecological surgery Anesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
Teaching Experience
Essential
- 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
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
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).
