Job summary
The post is for a full time Consultant Anaesthetist with a special interest in Trauma and Resuscitation (TRA) to work in conjunction with other TRA consultant anaesthetists, and a wider department of 72 Consultants, 9 Specialists, 7 SAS and 13 speciality doctors, to provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing and maintaining a safe, robust TRA service and will have a wide knowledge in all aspects of general anaesthesia, and perioperative medicine.
Main duties of the job
- To actively engage and participate in the delivery of safe and effective anaesthetic services in support of the orthopaedics, acute trauma, CEPOD, upper GI, regional anaesthesia, fragility fracture service and adult general anaesthetic workload at the University Hospital of North Midlands (Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital).
- To provide, alongside the other Consultant TRA anaesthetists, leadership and strategic direction in the provision, development and assurance of safe and effective anaesthetic care.
- To lead and participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities in the wider anaesthetic directorate and the TRA services in particular.
- To actively participate in teaching, training and supervision of anaesthetic postgraduate doctors in training (PGDiTs) and medical students from Keele Medical School.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Flexible working requests will be considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and the main responsibilities can be found within the job pack attached under supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced training in TRA
- Specialist Interest in anaesthetic service for fragility fractures
- Additional postgraduate qualification or degree
- Experience of anaesthesia for complex poly trauma cases
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
Desirable
- Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals
- Previous research experience - MD, PhD etc.
Management and Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
- Previous possession of leadership/ management roles
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Advanced Training or Fellowship in a specialty relevant to proposed job plan
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced training in TRA
- Specialist Interest in anaesthetic service for fragility fractures
- Additional postgraduate qualification or degree
- Experience of anaesthesia for complex poly trauma cases
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Publication in a peer reviewed journal
Desirable
- Proven research ability including research publications in indexed journals
- Previous research experience - MD, PhD etc.
Management and Administrative Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audit management
- Previous possession of leadership/ management roles
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of gaining CCT
- Advanced Training or Fellowship in a specialty relevant to proposed job plan
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
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).
