Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for a Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in the provision of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Critical Care, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).There is potential for this post to be considered as single speciality (anaesthetics).
As a large Anaesthetic department, we support both local and international trainees and have an active educational programme. The successful candidate will hold the FRCA, or equivalent, and have extensive experience and evidence of extended training in all aspects of general anaesthesia and cardiac anaesthesia, advanced anaesthesia procedures such as flotation of pulmonary artery catheters and advanced airway skills.
We particularly welcome applications from motivated individuals keen to invest in the development of the service and contribute to a positive departmental culture.
The cardiac surgery programme provides about 600 operations per year but is looking to expand that to 1200 per annum.
Main duties of the job
This post will be part of a team of Consultants that work within a prospective cover rota across cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care. The applicant must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will join 12 other Consultant Anaesthetists working within Cardiac surgical services providing cover for conventional cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, grown up congenital heart surgery (GUCH), Heart and Lung transplantation with mechanical circulatory support as part of the transplantation programme. The post holder will also be expected to provide sessions for interventional cardiology procedures.
Experience of heart and lung transplantation and of mechanical cardiac support is desirable and appointees will be supported and developed to be able to practise in this area independently.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of heart and lung transplantation and of mechanical cardiac support is desirable and appointees will be supported and developed to be able to practise in this area independently.
The appointees will be expected to participate in audit, medical education, MDT, Mortality and Morbidity meetings and a dynamic Real Time clinical governance programme.
This post will be part of a team of consultants that work within a prospective cover rota across cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care. The applicant must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Divisional and Departmental audit programme as well as in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trusts services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a suggested job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience of heart and lung transplantation and of mechanical cardiac support is desirable and appointees will be supported and developed to be able to practise in this area independently.
The appointees will be expected to participate in audit, medical education, MDT, Mortality and Morbidity meetings and a dynamic Real Time clinical governance programme.
This post will be part of a team of consultants that work within a prospective cover rota across cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care. The applicant must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Divisional and Departmental audit programme as well as in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
The post holder must understand the significant ongoing changes in the Trusts services and be prepared to take an active part in the change program.
We have included a suggested job plan in Appendix 1, but the successful candidate will be invited to discuss these options with the Specialty and Departmental CSLs on appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- *FRCA or equivalent GMC Specialist Registration
- *Evidence of extended training and experience in the assessment and management of patients undergoing anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery
- *Proficiency in advanced anaesthesia procedures
- *Proficiency in transoesophageal echocardiography
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *GMC Registration
- *Inclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 months
- *FRCA or equivalent GMC Specialist Registration
- *Evidence of extended training and experience in the assessment and management of patients undergoing anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery
- *Proficiency in advanced anaesthesia procedures
- *Proficiency in transoesophageal echocardiography
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).
