Job summary
We have excellent opportunities for two Consultant Anaesthetists to join our leading orthopaedic centre of excellence. We are a specialist hospital with a reputation for innovation, and we are looking for consultants who have the drive to develop the service to world class status.
This is a particularly exciting time for the Trust, as we have commence the building of additional theatres to increase our surgical capacity.
Set in idyllic surroundings, with beautiful places to live within commuting distance, and excellent schooling available, the job also offers fantastic flexibility and work-life balance.
The Trust is situated in the beautiful Shropshire countryside, on the Welsh border, in the middle of an extensive unspoilt rural area but with excellent transport links, 30 minutes by road from Chester and Shrewsbury. Manchester and Liverpool airports are about an hour by road, and Birmingham airport 90 minutes. The M54 motorway provides quick access to the national motorway network and there are reasonable rail links from Gobowen via Shrewsbury or Chester.
Main duties of the job
These full time posts comprise 7.5 PA for direct clinical care with 2 supporting professional activities (SPA) with the opportunity to progress to 2.5 for specific activities which are agreed upon between the consultant and their clinical manager.
An interest in Pre-op assessment, Regional anaesthesia or anaesthesia for Spinal surgery would be an added advantage.
We encourage all potential candidates to come to the site for an informal visit.
The On-Call commitment for the post will be between 1:12 and 1:14.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated colleague with an interest in orthopaedic anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for all aspects of orthopaedic surgery.
The post is for a permanent whole time (10 programmed activities).
The Post will involve all aspects of peri-operative anaesthetic care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery and the postholder will be expected to: -
- Ensure effective and open communication with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues.
- Take part in all aspects of pre, intra and postoperative anaesthetic care for both inpatient and day case orthopaedic surgery.
- Demonstrate a degree of flexibility in their working patterns, as demanded by a consultant-based service.
- Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota. This is currently 1:15, though this may be subject to change.
- Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, nurses, ODPs and colleagues
- Assess patients fitness for surgery within the pre-op clinic, both directly and indirectly by supervising nursing colleagues
You will be joining an experienced team of 25 consultants and one Associate specialist. The hospital has nine inpatient wards including a private patient ward, a paediatric ward, plus a HDU ward, twelve operating theatres, as well as extensive outpatient and diagnostic facilities.
The department is highly active in quality and safety agendas, including regular Human Factor training sessions for all staff, running multi-disciplinary courses on the deteriorating surgical patient, in house ALS and APLS courses, and training of visiting trainees in regional and orthopaedic anaesthesia.
Any research or academic interests are actively encouraged and supported by the large on-site research team
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated colleague with an interest in orthopaedic anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for all aspects of orthopaedic surgery.
The post is for a permanent whole time (10 programmed activities).
The Post will involve all aspects of peri-operative anaesthetic care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery and the postholder will be expected to: -
- Ensure effective and open communication with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues.
- Take part in all aspects of pre, intra and postoperative anaesthetic care for both inpatient and day case orthopaedic surgery.
- Demonstrate a degree of flexibility in their working patterns, as demanded by a consultant-based service.
- Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota. This is currently 1:15, though this may be subject to change.
- Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, nurses, ODPs and colleagues
- Assess patients fitness for surgery within the pre-op clinic, both directly and indirectly by supervising nursing colleagues
You will be joining an experienced team of 25 consultants and one Associate specialist. The hospital has nine inpatient wards including a private patient ward, a paediatric ward, plus a HDU ward, twelve operating theatres, as well as extensive outpatient and diagnostic facilities.
The department is highly active in quality and safety agendas, including regular Human Factor training sessions for all staff, running multi-disciplinary courses on the deteriorating surgical patient, in house ALS and APLS courses, and training of visiting trainees in regional and orthopaedic anaesthesia.
Any research or academic interests are actively encouraged and supported by the large on-site research team
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration with license to practice and no restrictions on practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (Anaesthetics). Proposed CCT/CESR must be within 6 months of interview.
- FRCA (or demonstrable evidence of equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS, EPALS or APLS certification
Capability
Essential
- Trained and capable in all aspects of General & Regional Anaesthesia
Experience and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- oWide and extensive experience of orthopaedic anaesthesia and currently active in a clinical role.
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Recent experience in anaesthesia for paediatrics
- Post CCT level experience relevant to this Trust
Audit, Teaching & Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit and evidence of recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training
Desirable
- Evidence based practive and guideline development experience
- Recent research publications and/or presentation of papers
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
Person Specification
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- GMC Registration with license to practice and no restrictions on practice
- Entry on the GMC specialist register via CCT or CESR (Anaesthetics). Proposed CCT/CESR must be within 6 months of interview.
- FRCA (or demonstrable evidence of equivalent)
Desirable
- ATLS, EPALS or APLS certification
Capability
Essential
- Trained and capable in all aspects of General & Regional Anaesthesia
Experience and Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- oWide and extensive experience of orthopaedic anaesthesia and currently active in a clinical role.
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Recent experience in anaesthesia for paediatrics
- Post CCT level experience relevant to this Trust
Audit, Teaching & Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit and evidence of recent leadership of audit, process and outcomes
- Understanding of the principles and application of clinical research
- Proven teaching skills and commitment to training
Desirable
- Evidence based practive and guideline development experience
- Recent research publications and/or presentation of papers
- Formal teaching qualification
- Educational supervisor experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
