Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time substantive post for a consultant in anaesthesia with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia. The successful applicant would join a team of 12 obstetric subspecialty anaesthetists who undertake a mix of obstetric and adult practice and currently 10 contribute to the on-call rota.
The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust are now working in partnership as the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
All future senior medical and dental appointments will be expected to work in collaboration across the Group and, irrespective of initial job description and job plan, be willing to work on more than one hospital site, dependent on service needs. Service location may change as our future models of care are developed by our clinically led networks through our acute clinical strategy. Some of the clinical procedures or services the appointee will be expected to deliver may be based at sites other than their primary site of employment.
Main duties of the job
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 sub-specialty, 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 1:10. This provides an obstetric anaesthetic service for out-of-hours urgent and emergency cases.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee.
The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Accreditation in anaesthesia and on specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia as a senior trainee or post CCT fellow at a tertiary centre
- Current ALS certification
Desirable
- ALS instructor or equivalent
- NLS provider
- MOET / ALSO provider
- ALS or ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Post CCT experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics for high-risk obstetric patients
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working with obstetricians and midwifery staff
Desirable
- An interest in High-risk obstetric anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching trainees, undergraduates, midwives and other professional groups.
- Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- Experience of organising teaching programmes or specific teaching events
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in management relevant to Anaesthesia
- Attendance on a management course
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine, the principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
- Completed at least one audit project related to obstetric anaesthesia.
Desirable
- GCP certified
- Research experience
- Relevant publication in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation at regional or national meetings
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Membership of a specialist obstetric anaesthesia society
Desirable
- Prepared to work in shared office space
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Accreditation in anaesthesia and on specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia as a senior trainee or post CCT fellow at a tertiary centre
- Current ALS certification
Desirable
- ALS instructor or equivalent
- NLS provider
- MOET / ALSO provider
- ALS or ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Post CCT experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics for high-risk obstetric patients
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working with obstetricians and midwifery staff
Desirable
- An interest in High-risk obstetric anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching trainees, undergraduates, midwives and other professional groups.
- Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods
Desirable
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- Experience of organising teaching programmes or specific teaching events
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in management relevant to Anaesthesia
- Attendance on a management course
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine, the principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
- Completed at least one audit project related to obstetric anaesthesia.
Desirable
- GCP certified
- Research experience
- Relevant publication in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation at regional or national meetings
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Membership of a specialist obstetric anaesthesia society
Desirable
- Prepared to work in shared office space
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).
