Job summary
Consultant in Anaesthetics (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Applications are invited for the consultant post in the department of Anaesthetics. This is a full time post. The post is a General Consultant in Anaesthesics (Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of anaesthesia. This will include provision for peri-operative assessment.
In addition to duties within subspeciality, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to his/her training and experience.
There is an on-call commitment of approximately 1:20 basis, providing cover for emergency, thoracic and vascular emergencies. Separate on-call rotas exists for paediatric anaesthesia, weekend orthopaedic trauma, intensive care medicine and obstetric anaesthesia. In addition the appointee will cover a shoulder shift (18:30 to 20:00) in emergency theatres approximately once in every 4 weeks.
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is a 1300 bed tertiary teaching hospital providingsurgical servicesfora population of approximately 1 million, serving patients from the James Paget Hospital (Great Yarmouth),and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (King's Lynn) as well as those living in its own catchment area.
- The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is located on the Norwich Research Park and serves the population of Norfolk and Norfolk Suffolk and further afield for specialist services. It opened in 2001 and is a 1,300bed teaching hospital with state-of-the-art facilities. We provide a wide range of secondary and tertiary services, including Accident and Emergency. The trust will be commemorating 250 years of a hospital in Norwich in 2022.
- Cromer and District Hospital is located in Cromer on the North Norfolk coast and serves the North Norfolk population. It was redeveloped in 2012 to replace the 1930s-founded hospital. We provide a wide range of consultant-led outpatient services, day case operations and a Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The trust is commemorating 150 years of a hospital in Cromer in 2017/18.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the comprehensive job description and responsibilities for this post
Closing date 5th June 2022
Please attach a short CV
The Advisory Appointment Committee will meet on 5th July 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the comprehensive job description and responsibilities for this post
Closing date 5th June 2022
Please attach a short CV
The Advisory Appointment Committee will meet on 5th July 2022
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
Desirable
- An interest in the management of patients with complex trauma
- Post CCT experience in Anaesthesia
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest
- Evidence of interest in education and training
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- PGCert in Medical Education or equivalent
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Full Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oEntry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview
Aptitudes
Essential
- Good communicator
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
Experience
Essential
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty
Desirable
- An interest in the management of patients with complex trauma
- Post CCT experience in Anaesthesia
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest
- Evidence of interest in education and training
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- PGCert in Medical Education or equivalent
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Full Driving License
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).
