Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Consultant Anaesthetists to join the team of Consultants in the Anaesthetic Department at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. Anaesthetics is part of the Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care. Both ICU units have received the rating of Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
These are posts in general anaesthesia based at Wexham Park Hospital and the Heatherwood Hospital with the opportunity to subspecialise in acute pain, Obstetrics, Orthopaedics & Trauma, Regional, and colorectal anaesthesia dependent on individual interest and training. The posts have arisen due to retirements and service expansion.
We are keen to foster individual interests within Anaesthesia, including research and quality improvement ambitions and will encourage continued development within a job planning review and appraisal
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be expected to take part in developing services within the Trust and to share the clinical, administrative, and teaching work with other consultants in the department. Participation in clinical audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in both Departments. Clinical research projects are encouraged.
These are full time 10 PA posts which include 1.5 PAs of SPA but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request. The post will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract (2003). The non resident out of hours on call commitment involves covering CEPOD theatres, labour ward and other emergencies in the hospital and is an essential part of the job plan. In addition to appraisal, the job plans of all consultants will be reviewed at least annually in conjunction with the Chief of Service and the Associate Director.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to take part in developing services within the Trust and to share the clinical, administrative, and teaching work with other consultants in the department. Participation in clinical audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in both Departments. Clinical research projects are encouraged.
These are full time 10 PA posts which include 1.5 PAs of SPA but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request. The post will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract (2003). The non resident out of hours on call commitment involves covering CEPOD theatres, labour ward and other emergencies in the hospital and is an essential part of the job plan. In addition to appraisal, the job plans of all consultants will be reviewed at least annually in conjunction with the Chief of Service and the Associate Director.
Representative timetable/Job plan
The proposed timetable and PA allocation are indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs and the base specialty of the applicant. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Chief of Service on behalf of the Medical Director within three months of appointment.
The job plan will then be reviewed annually and covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, this includes short periods of annual leave, sick leave, study and professional leave on a quid pro quo basis. Paid backfill is provided in exceptional circumstances. On occasions Consultants may be requested to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances or convert SPA time to Direct Clinical Care.
Management arrangements
The Trust is organised into Clinical Directorates.
The Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care spans all three sites and is led by:
- Chief of Service Dr Subodh Tote
- Associate Director of Operations Ms Julie West
- Trust ICU Lead- Dr Subodh Tote
- Deputy Chief of Service, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital
Dr Dinesh Selvan
- ICU Clinical Lead Wexham Park Hospital- Dr Peter Csabi
- Lead Obstetric Anaesthetist Wexham park Hospital- Dr Nimisha Patel
- College Tutor: Dr Carolyn Griffith
All directorates are further supported by the Corporate & Support functions, including Human Resources, Finance, Information Management & Technology.
The Medical Director of the Trust is Dr Timothy Ho and the Chief Executive Officer is Mr Lance McCarthy
Teaching, audit and research
The Anaesthetic departments offer an active teaching programme for junior anaesthetists. Difficult airway workshops are held annually as well as courses relating to Obstetrics, Human Factors and Regional anaesthesia. Consultants also provide tutorials for those junior staff preparing for examinations. Participation in Clinical Audit is a requirement and an on going activity in this department. Research activity is encouraged and supported by the Trust Research and Development Department. Attendance at the monthly educational day is part of the SPA and staff are expected to attend with the exception of those providing emergency care cover and those on leave.
There is a focus on the use of simulation based training with SIM suites and SIM fellows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to take part in developing services within the Trust and to share the clinical, administrative, and teaching work with other consultants in the department. Participation in clinical audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in both Departments. Clinical research projects are encouraged.
These are full time 10 PA posts which include 1.5 PAs of SPA but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request. The post will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract (2003). The non resident out of hours on call commitment involves covering CEPOD theatres, labour ward and other emergencies in the hospital and is an essential part of the job plan. In addition to appraisal, the job plans of all consultants will be reviewed at least annually in conjunction with the Chief of Service and the Associate Director.
Representative timetable/Job plan
The proposed timetable and PA allocation are indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs and the base specialty of the applicant. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and Chief of Service on behalf of the Medical Director within three months of appointment.
The job plan will then be reviewed annually and covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, this includes short periods of annual leave, sick leave, study and professional leave on a quid pro quo basis. Paid backfill is provided in exceptional circumstances. On occasions Consultants may be requested to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances or convert SPA time to Direct Clinical Care.
Management arrangements
The Trust is organised into Clinical Directorates.
The Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care spans all three sites and is led by:
- Chief of Service Dr Subodh Tote
- Associate Director of Operations Ms Julie West
- Trust ICU Lead- Dr Subodh Tote
- Deputy Chief of Service, Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospital
Dr Dinesh Selvan
- ICU Clinical Lead Wexham Park Hospital- Dr Peter Csabi
- Lead Obstetric Anaesthetist Wexham park Hospital- Dr Nimisha Patel
- College Tutor: Dr Carolyn Griffith
All directorates are further supported by the Corporate & Support functions, including Human Resources, Finance, Information Management & Technology.
The Medical Director of the Trust is Dr Timothy Ho and the Chief Executive Officer is Mr Lance McCarthy
Teaching, audit and research
The Anaesthetic departments offer an active teaching programme for junior anaesthetists. Difficult airway workshops are held annually as well as courses relating to Obstetrics, Human Factors and Regional anaesthesia. Consultants also provide tutorials for those junior staff preparing for examinations. Participation in Clinical Audit is a requirement and an on going activity in this department. Research activity is encouraged and supported by the Trust Research and Development Department. Attendance at the monthly educational day is part of the SPA and staff are expected to attend with the exception of those providing emergency care cover and those on leave.
There is a focus on the use of simulation based training with SIM suites and SIM fellows.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oListed on GMC UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Anaesthesia from the date of the interview
- oExperience of UK healthcare system, previous NHS experience
- oClear evidence of commitment to relevant subspecialty
Desirable
- oRegional anaesthesia fellowship and /or recognised regional anaesthesia post graduate qualification e.g. EDRA
- oAdvanced Obstetric training/ fellowship
- oOther Fellowships relevant to post
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- oAble to evaluate own clinical practice
- oAble to demonstrate innovative thinking
- oGood written and oral communication skills
- oAbility to organise and develop service provision
- oManagement: understanding the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the Department and in the Hospital
Desirable
- oIT literate
- oExperience in Management
- oPrevious experience in teaching and training.
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training in all aspects of anaesthesia
- oWillingness to be involved in teaching at under graduate and post graduate as necessary
- oUnderstand principles and participated in audit activity
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
Desirable
- oEvidence of management of complex medical comorbidities in the perioperative period
- oA special interest in trauma care for high risk anaesthetic
- oSpecial interest in regional anaesthesia with focus on education
- oProvider status in ATLS,ALS, EPLS or APLS
- oQuality improvement projects related to main components of this job
- oRelevant research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oListed on GMC UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Anaesthesia from the date of the interview
- oExperience of UK healthcare system, previous NHS experience
- oClear evidence of commitment to relevant subspecialty
Desirable
- oRegional anaesthesia fellowship and /or recognised regional anaesthesia post graduate qualification e.g. EDRA
- oAdvanced Obstetric training/ fellowship
- oOther Fellowships relevant to post
SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES FOR ROLE
Essential
- oAble to evaluate own clinical practice
- oAble to demonstrate innovative thinking
- oGood written and oral communication skills
- oAbility to organise and develop service provision
- oManagement: understanding the structures of NHS hospitals and willing to play a role in the Department and in the Hospital
Desirable
- oIT literate
- oExperience in Management
- oPrevious experience in teaching and training.
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training in all aspects of anaesthesia
- oWillingness to be involved in teaching at under graduate and post graduate as necessary
- oUnderstand principles and participated in audit activity
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
Desirable
- oEvidence of management of complex medical comorbidities in the perioperative period
- oA special interest in trauma care for high risk anaesthetic
- oSpecial interest in regional anaesthesia with focus on education
- oProvider status in ATLS,ALS, EPLS or APLS
- oQuality improvement projects related to main components of this job
- oRelevant research
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
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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).
