Job summary
Interviews will be taking place on 22nd April 2024.
You are warmly invited to apply for these posts of consultant anaesthetist with an interest in Cardiac Anaesthesia. The successful candidates will have a broad-based training in anaesthesia and will have the ability to care for complex patients having major surgeries. The role involves a commitment to supporting the out of hours emergency cardiac anaesthesia services at University Hospital.
University Hospital is a large teaching hospital and is the Major Trauma centre for the Central England Trauma Network. We have a large Department of Anaestheia which delivers perioperative care to around 44,000 elective and emergency patients. We provide anaesthesia and perioperative care for all major sub-specialties including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery and renal transplant services.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and further develop anaesthesia, pain and critical care services for the Trust in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients. This will include ensuring that all services are provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance are maintained at all times.
- To actively participate in the teaching and training of junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals in anaesthesia and critical care.
- To take part in the general activities of consultants at the Trust - teaching, clinical governance, administration, management etc. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the consultants' particular interests and aptitudes.
- To support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and improve the quality of patient care.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to agree a job plan which includes (on a full time basis and subject to job planning) at least 8.5 direct clinical care PAs. A standard anaesthesia list is assessed as taking 1.25 PAs for its completion, including preoperative and postoperative work as necessary, or 2.5 PAs for a whole day. This is increased to 3.125 PAs for cardiothoracic, some neurosurgical, urology, orthopaedic and gynaecology lists. It should be noted that the Trust is working towards 2.5 session lists (3.125 PA) throughout theatres. In two to three years, it is anticipated that most theatre lists will follow this pattern and job plans will be expected to evolve and include evening sessions.
Clinical commitments may be required at University Hospital or the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and it is expected that the clinical commitments will be delivered flexibly. The final job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director.
There will be 1.5 PAs per week initially for supporting professional activity (SPA). SPA would include administration, teaching, mentoring, appraisal, CPD, audit, governance and other activities as agreed during the job planning process. SPA forms a key part of the job plan and the post holder agrees to account for the time spent on these contracted duties, and SPA outcomes, at job planning and at appraisal. The post holder will be expected to agree SPA objectives as part of job planning with the clinical director.
Out of hours emergency cover is organised on a rota basis. The emergency commitment will be to the cardiac anaesthesia call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Appointees will be expected to agree a job plan which includes (on a full time basis and subject to job planning) at least 8.5 direct clinical care PAs. A standard anaesthesia list is assessed as taking 1.25 PAs for its completion, including preoperative and postoperative work as necessary, or 2.5 PAs for a whole day. This is increased to 3.125 PAs for cardiothoracic, some neurosurgical, urology, orthopaedic and gynaecology lists. It should be noted that the Trust is working towards 2.5 session lists (3.125 PA) throughout theatres. In two to three years, it is anticipated that most theatre lists will follow this pattern and job plans will be expected to evolve and include evening sessions.
Clinical commitments may be required at University Hospital or the St Cross Hospital, Rugby and it is expected that the clinical commitments will be delivered flexibly. The final job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director.
There will be 1.5 PAs per week initially for supporting professional activity (SPA). SPA would include administration, teaching, mentoring, appraisal, CPD, audit, governance and other activities as agreed during the job planning process. SPA forms a key part of the job plan and the post holder agrees to account for the time spent on these contracted duties, and SPA outcomes, at job planning and at appraisal. The post holder will be expected to agree SPA objectives as part of job planning with the clinical director.
Out of hours emergency cover is organised on a rota basis. The emergency commitment will be to the cardiac anaesthesia call rota.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Research, Audit & Clinical Gov
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Communication Skills & Abiliti
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Continued Professional/ Person
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Management & Administrative
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Research, Audit & Clinical Gov
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria
Communication Skills & Abiliti
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
Continued Professional/ Person
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
