Job summary
The work of this post is annualised and will consist of between 4 to 8 weekday clinical sessions per week. The majority of work will be undertaken at Hinchingbrooke Hospital but some work may be undertaken at Peterborough City Hospital. Each week will have an agreed regular fixed non-clinical day. The core SPA time will be spent on administration, continued development of anaesthetic services, attendance at planned departmental meetings, teaching and audit. The post-holder, along with the other consultants, will be responsible for the provision of emergency anaesthetic services. The exact job plan will be agreed with the post-holder on appointment, and as such the anaesthetic sessions could be altered to take into account any further specialist interest of the successful candidate, with a regular clinical session. Further development of specialist interests will be supported through study leave (30 days per 3-year cycle).
Main duties of the job
The post is suitable for both general anaesthetists and those with a critical care interest. The successful applicants will join a team of 18 consultants in Hinchingbrooke and 45 consultants in Peterborough. The post is advertised on the basis of 10 PAs and any additional PAs will be subject to negotiation. The appointee will take part in the resident Consultant on-call rota in Hinchingbrooke. The post-holder will be responsible to the Associate Divisional Director and accountable to the Chief Executive.
About us
There has never been a better time to join our Trust than now! We run three busy hospital sites at Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford and provide outpatient services in two community hospitals in Ely and Doddington. Our 6,000 staff serve a growing population of 750,000 across North Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
With just over 6,000 staff and a 450-strong team of volunteers helping patients and visitors we are able to offer an exciting opportunities to new applicants.
As for living in the area, there is a wealth of choice with city living, small towns and villages all within reasonable commute to the hospitals. There are excellent schools and a wide variety of social and leisure activities to choose from.
So if you are looking to develop your career and want to do so in an environment which is challenging and growing we would encourage you to look further into a future with NWAngliaFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Associate Divisional Director and Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of appointment. This will be signed by the Medical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Associate Divisional Director and Medical Director, three months after the commencement date of appointment. This will be signed by the Medical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent
- A wide experience and training in Anaesthesia and Critical Care to Consultant level
- Understanding of audit process.
- Understanding of NHS management structure and recent changes, plus the responsibilities of an NHS Consultant.
Desirable
- Additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialties of Anaesthesia
- Management training / qualification
- Management for Anaesthesia/ICM.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent
- A wide experience and training in Anaesthesia and Critical Care to Consultant level
- Understanding of audit process.
- Understanding of NHS management structure and recent changes, plus the responsibilities of an NHS Consultant.
Desirable
- Additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialties of Anaesthesia
- Management training / qualification
- Management for Anaesthesia/ICM.
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).
