Job summary
We are seeking recruit a full-time Locum Consultant in General Anaesthetics for a 12-month fixed term.
The post-holder will work alongside the existing team of 28 consultants, 18 associate specialist and specialty doctors, clinical fellows and 12 doctors in training from Health Education England (HEE).
The anaesthetic and critical care department serves a modern and recently expanded theatre and day surgery complex with adjacent ITU and HDU facilities. The department has an excellent reputation and enthusiasm for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and would welcome applicants with a teaching interest. The Trust has Associate Teaching Hospital status within the University of Sheffield Medical School.
Main duties of the job
The surgical specialties in the Trust include General Surgery (inc laparoscopic colorectal surgery), Orthopaedics & Trauma, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Maxillofacial, Breast surgery, Ophthalmology and Obstetrics. We run a busy pre-operative assessment service including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. We specialise in day case surgery and regional anaesthesia.
The critical care unit consists of 6 funded ITU beds and 8 funded HDU beds. There are currently 11 consultants with a special interest in critical care medicine. We have also appointed an Associate Specialist in intensive care to support the expanding department.
There are many research opportunities within the anaesthetic department and the Trust as a whole. An anaesthetic consultant colleague is a professor with an active research portfolio and we make a significant contribution in terms of recruitment to prominent trials.
We have a wealth of managerial experience within the department with colleagues currently holding several senior roles within the Trust.
We would welcome a motivated and talented clinician and could accommodate a colleague either with a specialist interest in critical care or general / obstetric interests.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department. For an informal discussion, more information about the posts or to arrange a visit, please contact: Dr Clare Smith Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics: 01709 424559 (sec)
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community provider delivering a range of health care services to people in Rotherham and across South Yorkshire.
We are ambitious about our future and the part we will play in meeting the health and social care needs of the local community and the wider region. Our innovative and forward thinking approach means we are at the forefront of care delivery for people at home, in the community and in hospital.
At the heart of the Trust are more than 4,500 members of staff who are working out of the main Rotherham Hospital site and a number of community locations. A range of specialist services are delivered across the South Yorkshire region and nationally.
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. The Trust seeks to establish a workforce as diverse as the population it serves. We will consider applications to work flexibly. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Medical Recruitment Team to discuss.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Introduction
We currently have a 28 substantive Consultant Anaesthetists. In addition, there are 14 Anaesthetic Specialty Doctors and two Associate Specialists. The trainee establishment consists of eight stage 1 trainees, together with four stage 2 or 3 trainees all rotating from the South Yorkshire Anaesthetic Training Rotation. The department also has one Foundation Year 2 doctor on a 4-month rotation within critical care.
The Post
The successful candidate will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide 8.0 PA per week of DCC, plus 1.0 PA for on call and 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department and the appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by their interests and the needs of the department. Colleagues who wish to work less than full time are welcomed and job plans can be negotiated with the clinical lead.
See job pack for full description of post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Introduction
We currently have a 28 substantive Consultant Anaesthetists. In addition, there are 14 Anaesthetic Specialty Doctors and two Associate Specialists. The trainee establishment consists of eight stage 1 trainees, together with four stage 2 or 3 trainees all rotating from the South Yorkshire Anaesthetic Training Rotation. The department also has one Foundation Year 2 doctor on a 4-month rotation within critical care.
The Post
The successful candidate will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide 8.0 PA per week of DCC, plus 1.0 PA for on call and 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department and the appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by their interests and the needs of the department. Colleagues who wish to work less than full time are welcomed and job plans can be negotiated with the clinical lead.
See job pack for full description of post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBChB or equivalent
- Hold FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
Management Skills
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate
- Familiarity with issues of service
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP process or equivalence
- Subspecialty training Advanced ICM training or equivalent if applying for ITU post
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high quality teaching and training to junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A qualification in teaching or instructor status relevant to anaesthesia e.g. ATLS, APLS
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to post applied for. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
Research and Audit
Essential
- Trained in research methodology
- Committed to evidence based practice
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- MBChB or equivalent
- Hold FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
Management Skills
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate
- Familiarity with issues of service
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP process or equivalence
- Subspecialty training Advanced ICM training or equivalent if applying for ITU post
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to the delivery of high quality teaching and training to junior colleagues and multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- A qualification in teaching or instructor status relevant to anaesthesia e.g. ATLS, APLS
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to post applied for. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
Research and Audit
Essential
- Trained in research methodology
- Committed to evidence based practice
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
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).
