Consultant in Anaesthetics with an Interest in Regional Anaesthesia

Consultant in Anaesthetics with an Interest in Regional Anaesthesia

This is an additional post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 7.5 for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

A timetable is set out below with a two-weekly pattern of job plan providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide consultant delivered anaesthetic services for all specialties (for which they have appropriate training), which will be allocated according to service need. The rota is published on a weekly basis and distributed to all relevant staff.

The post holder, in addition to clinical duties, will be expected to:-

Participate in continuing professional development and attain the required standards in CPD as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Undertake teaching and training

Participate in both the appraisal and job planning processes

Be involved in and aware of the Clinical Governance issues of the Trust

Participate in clinical audit

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do to offer a high quality patient experience in a caring and supportive environment. This aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

This is an opportunity to join an NHS organisation that inspires its staff to innovate, with support and encouragement to continually develop. We expect all of our staff to demonstrate the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility.

We believe healthcare is better when provided by supported and dedicated staff, so if you are innovative, forward thinking and dedicated to high quality patient care come and join our amazing team.

At the Dudley Group everyone is welcome, please ensure you have read our Recruitment Equality Statement included in the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

This post has been approved by The Royal College of Anaesthetics on 08/11/2023

Person Specification Registration

• Full GMC registration
• Eligible for entry in GMC specialist register in Anaesthetics (within 6 months)

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognised University
• FRCA or recognised equivalent qualification
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to prioritise workloads both clinical and non-clinical when subjected to conflicting pressures
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems

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.