Job summary
The post has arisen to cover a period of absence to start as soon as possible and is for a period of 6 months, which can be extended by a further subject to mutual agreement.
Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics. The job is a full-time post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). 9PA will be dedicated to anaesthetic sessions which may be worked flexibly through the week. The remaining 1PA will be allocated for SPA.
Main duties of the job
The ACSA-accredited anaesthetic department has 53 Consultant Anaesthetists, 6 Speciality Doctors and 32 doctors in training providing anaesthetic duties in 18 theatres, in addition to a number of areas outside the theatre complex including obstetrics, interventional radiology, endoscopy and the cardiac catheterisation suite. The department also provides a cardio-pulmonary exercise testing service and high risk pre-operative clinic. Regional anaesthesia is actively encouraged and taught. The department also includes a very active group of chronic pain Consultants.
Frimley Park has a very busy emergency department, and this is reflected in the utilisation of the CEPOD and the orthopaedic trauma lists, both of which operate seven days per week. The theatres work an extended day (12 hour/day) and Consultants on call in both anaesthetics and ICU are present on site until 10pm.
The trust is paper-free and uses an electronic patient record system (EPIC). This is an integrated clinical information system that encompasses all aspects of patient care.
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
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Changes having budgetary or contractual implications would also need the agreement of the chief executive.
One half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend with the exception of those providing emergency care cover. The directorate meeting is also held at this time. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of supporting professional activities.
CPD/ Study Leave:
All members of the department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to undertake CME in line with the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. Changes having budgetary or contractual implications would also need the agreement of the chief executive.
One half day per month is dedicated to audit and teaching during which time all routine work is suspended. All staff are expected to attend with the exception of those providing emergency care cover. The directorate meeting is also held at this time. It is assumed that every member of the department will play a full part in formal and informal teaching of medical and other staff and this is recognized as part of supporting professional activities.
CPD/ Study Leave:
All members of the department are encouraged to take study leave and will be expected to undertake CME in line with the Royal College of Anaesthetists CPD requirements.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oFRCA or equivalent through EEC rules
- oWorking independently the UK National Health Service for at least 1 year as the lead anaesthetist (Managing solo lists)
Desirable
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
- oComputer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- oExperience in Management
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training of all aspects of anaesthesia
- oProvider status in ALS and PALS (or equivalent)
- oA special interest in at least one aspect of anaesthetic practice
- oUnderstand principles and participated in audit activity
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
Desirable
- oExperience in orthopaedic trauma
- oInterest / experience in and enthusiasm for research
- oPrevious experience in teaching and training including simulation
- oRelevant research
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oFRCA or equivalent through EEC rules
- oWorking independently the UK National Health Service for at least 1 year as the lead anaesthetist (Managing solo lists)
Desirable
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
- oComputer literate - confident in using MS Office, Email and Internet
- oExperience in Management
PROFESSIONAL/ SPECIALIST/ FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oA wide grounding during training of all aspects of anaesthesia
- oProvider status in ALS and PALS (or equivalent)
- oA special interest in at least one aspect of anaesthetic practice
- oUnderstand principles and participated in audit activity
- oUnderstand the principles of Clinical Governance and demonstrate experience of evidence based practice
Desirable
- oExperience in orthopaedic trauma
- oInterest / experience in and enthusiasm for research
- oPrevious experience in teaching and training including simulation
- 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
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).
