Job summary
We are seeking recruit one full-time consultant in and anaesthesia (with or without an interest in critical care or obstetrics) to join our dynamic and inclusive team at The Rotherham Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will work alongside the existing team of 26 consultants and 19 Associate specialists, specialty doctors and clinical fellows as well as 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
Surgical specialties in the Trust include: general surgery (including laparoscopic colorectal surgery), orthopaedics, Obs & Gynae, urology, ENT, maxillofacial, breast surgery and ophthalmology. We run a busy pre-operative assessment service including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. We specialise in day case surgery (led by recent BADS president) and regional anaesthesia.
The critical care unit consists of 6 funded ITU beds and 8 funded HDU beds. There are consultants with a special interest in critical care medicine. We have also appointed an Associate Specialist in intensive care to support the expanding department. We have FICE echo accreditation.
There are many research opportunities within the Anaesthetic department and the trust as a whole. A consultant colleague is a professor with an active research portfolio and we make a significant contribution in terms of recruitment to prominent trials. Successful applicants will be encouraged to have an active part in furthering projects and quality improvements within the department.
We have a wealth of managerial experience within the department with colleagues currently holding several senior roles within the Trust.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the department. For an informal discussion, more information about the posts or to arrange a visit, please contact: Katy Shuker, Director of Clinical Services for the Division of Surgery 01709 427073 (PA) katy.shuker@nhs.net
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.
All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face). If there are any exceptional circumstances as to why a candidate cannot attend in person then a possible virtual interview will be considered by the Executive panel but is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
The successful candidates 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 a minimum of 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.
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant provides cover from 0800 to 2100 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU). On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General Consultants. The Critical Care Consultants provide a weekend on call service which will be on a 1 in 9 basis with prospective cover. There is a resident session on the Critical care unit from 0800-1200, followed by on call till 2000hr. (Consultants will be expected to cross cover colleagues leave in order to cover the Critical Care Medicine service). These are new posts to facilitate a departmental restructure, providing separate rotas for critical care and other duties. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time. There are currently 9 Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care. We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical cover in critical care.
Anaesthetics
Each theatre session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Several theatre lists may be all Day and the trauma list starts at 13:45 and finishes at 20:30.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
The list of activities included in SPA is not limited to activities to support continuing professional development (CPD), but includes mandatory training, appraisal, revalidation, audit, job planning, departmental and personal administration, governance, education and training etc. All of the SPA activities will be required to support revalidation and professional development.
The expected anaesthetic related activities of the job plan, should occur at regular times in the week. Mutual agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Lead, with regard to scheduling, including SPA.
An example timetable is indicated in this job description, and we are very willing to discuss alternative arrangements with suitable candidates who have a specialist area of interest that complements their primary role.
On Call Availability
The post holder will participate in the General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on call rota for out of hours emergency work. The on call is Category A attracting a pay supplement of 3% and tariffed at 1.0 PA per week on average.
Teaching and Training
The appointee is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other clinical staff groups. The appointee may also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty if interested. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
Study & Training
The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity.
Appraisal, Revalidation & Mandatory training
The successful candidate will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend mandatory training as stipulated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
The successful candidates 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 a minimum of 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.
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant provides cover from 0800 to 2100 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU). On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General Consultants. The Critical Care Consultants provide a weekend on call service which will be on a 1 in 9 basis with prospective cover. There is a resident session on the Critical care unit from 0800-1200, followed by on call till 2000hr. (Consultants will be expected to cross cover colleagues leave in order to cover the Critical Care Medicine service). These are new posts to facilitate a departmental restructure, providing separate rotas for critical care and other duties. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time. There are currently 9 Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care. We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical cover in critical care.
Anaesthetics
Each theatre session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Several theatre lists may be all Day and the trauma list starts at 13:45 and finishes at 20:30.
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)
The list of activities included in SPA is not limited to activities to support continuing professional development (CPD), but includes mandatory training, appraisal, revalidation, audit, job planning, departmental and personal administration, governance, education and training etc. All of the SPA activities will be required to support revalidation and professional development.
The expected anaesthetic related activities of the job plan, should occur at regular times in the week. Mutual agreement will be reached between the appointee and their Clinical Lead, with regard to scheduling, including SPA.
An example timetable is indicated in this job description, and we are very willing to discuss alternative arrangements with suitable candidates who have a specialist area of interest that complements their primary role.
On Call Availability
The post holder will participate in the General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on call rota for out of hours emergency work. The on call is Category A attracting a pay supplement of 3% and tariffed at 1.0 PA per week on average.
Teaching and Training
The appointee is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and other clinical staff groups. The appointee may also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty if interested. If appropriate, the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
Study & Training
The applicant is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose, and the appointee will be entitled to apply to the Trust Study Leave Committee for a contribution to funding of this activity.
Appraisal, Revalidation & Mandatory training
The successful candidate will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to post applied for. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- Hold FRCA or equivalent
- For applicants applying with an interest in Critical Care FFICM by examination and/or a CCT in Critical Care must be confirmed
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP process or equivalence.
- Subspecialty training Advanced ICM training or equivalent if applying for ITU post
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
Education and Training
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
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate.
- Familiarity with issues of service
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to Empower others, Lead through change, Influence strategically, Collaborative working, Drive for improvement and Integrity
Ability and Skills
Essential
- Further experience in specialist areas pertinent to post applied for. Some knowledge of the utilisation of IT in clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC
- On the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT from the date of interview
- Hold FRCA or equivalent
- For applicants applying with an interest in Critical Care FFICM by examination and/or a CCT in Critical Care must be confirmed
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Satisfactory completion of ARCP process or equivalence.
- Subspecialty training Advanced ICM training or equivalent if applying for ITU post
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
Education and Training
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
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes.
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Demonstrate innovation and problem solving abilities
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
- Ability to consolidate and organise change.
- Knowledge of the implementation of Clinical Governance within the directorate.
- Familiarity with issues of service
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
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).
