Job summary
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is delighted to be looking to appoint one
whole-time Consultant in Anaesthesia to
join our team. This post is to allow
expansion of anaesthetic services to meet activity and service specification
demands and includes daytime work on Labour Ward joining our team of Obstetric
anaesthetists.
This is an
exciting opportunity to work with our close knit anaesthetic and intensive care
team at a thriving district general hospital, while pursuing a significant
sub-specialty interest in Obstetric anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
The Obstetric
anaesthesia department enjoys the following benefits:
7
bedded recently refurbished Labour Ward (the Barnsley Birthing Centre) Higher
risk observation cubicle with excellent support from Critical care
Consultant
led High risk Obs anaesthetic clinic once a month
Regular
in-house teaching and training
Dedicated
Obs anaesthetic second on-call rota.
CNST
compliant
Easy
to access study leave to attend major conferences.
The post will
appeal to a clinician who is looking to join a forward-thinking, motivated
and friendly department who, in addition to striving for the best possible
patient care, is keen to join a team of like-minded individuals. Team working
is an essential attribute and we work together as one family.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check
if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band
2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide,
along with colleagues, an efficient and effective Anaesthetic service to
Barnsley Hospital.
To
participate in the teaching and training programmes.
To participate
in clinical governance by developing a high quality and consistent service by
establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring standards are
met.
To contribute
towards the CBU and Trusts strategic direction and business plans to develop
service improvements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide,
along with colleagues, an efficient and effective Anaesthetic service to
Barnsley Hospital.
To
participate in the teaching and training programmes.
To participate
in clinical governance by developing a high quality and consistent service by
establishing appropriate systems, agreeing standards and ensuring standards are
met.
To contribute
towards the CBU and Trusts strategic direction and business plans to develop
service improvements.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical competence and appropriate training in the range of clinical practice required of the post.
- Be able to effectively supervise trainees with their clinical practice within the anaesthetic department.
- The passion and ability to teach and develop junior medical staff, clinical support staff and medical students and enhance their performance.
- The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrates commitment to the post applied for.
- Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
- Good team player
- Is able to gain the commitment of others including peers and patients, presenting themselves positively and showing self-confidence and personal drive
- Is able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Is able to develop ideas using different perspectives or angles to look at situations and is capable of reaching the best decision from a range of options
Desirable
- The ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvement in clinical services.
- The ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work.
- Tertiary centre Obs module completed
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent with CCT in Anaesthetics at the time of commencing the post.
- Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as assessed by the College assessor.
- Suitable experience in all areas of clinical practice required for the post.
- Additional training/experience in Obsteric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment within which the medical services operate within the NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Ockenden report and how it affects Maternity services
- A relevant PGCert or higher, or in progress
- Evidence of commitment to Obstetric anaesthesia
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical competence and appropriate training in the range of clinical practice required of the post.
- Be able to effectively supervise trainees with their clinical practice within the anaesthetic department.
- The passion and ability to teach and develop junior medical staff, clinical support staff and medical students and enhance their performance.
- The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrates commitment to the post applied for.
- Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team
- Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
- Good team player
- Is able to gain the commitment of others including peers and patients, presenting themselves positively and showing self-confidence and personal drive
- Is able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.
- Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others
- Is able to develop ideas using different perspectives or angles to look at situations and is capable of reaching the best decision from a range of options
Desirable
- The ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvement in clinical services.
- The ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work.
- Tertiary centre Obs module completed
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent with CCT in Anaesthetics at the time of commencing the post.
- Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview)
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of training as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as assessed by the College assessor.
- Suitable experience in all areas of clinical practice required for the post.
- Additional training/experience in Obsteric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment within which the medical services operate within the NHS.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Ockenden report and how it affects Maternity services
- A relevant PGCert or higher, or in progress
- Evidence of commitment to Obstetric anaesthesia
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
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).