Job summary
We are expanding consultant anaesthetist numbers and have pending retirements this year. We are actively recruiting to substantive posts but recognise that some candidates may prefer a locum consultant post in the first instance. We are supporting a new theatre programme designed to maximise use of our theatres and improve theatre productivity. We are transitioning from a very flexible working pattern to a more fixed programme. Working days will be agreed with at least one theatre day being a specialty of the candidate's choosing.
We would encourage any successful applicant to involve themselves fully in the non-clinical work of the department, according to their strengths and interests.
Locum consultants do not usually contribute to nights and weekend on call, but weekday CEPOD lists will give developmental opportunities for new CCT holders to gain confidence in managing emergency workload within a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Whilst we are looking for generalists, we can accommodate a range of special interests including, but not limited to, pre-assessment, peri-operative medicine, and obstetrics. Our new ENT surgeon would like to develop paediatric services to address the long waits for surgery at Bristol Children's Hospital and an anaesthetist with an interest in DGH paediatric anaesthesia would be a welcome addition to the team. The increasing complexity of obstetric work means that we would also be paricularly interested in advanced obstetric competencies.
We have good pre-assessment facilities and need to expand and develop the service to support higher theatre throughput.
As part of our Acute Hospital Alliance and Integrated Care Board, the Sulis Hospital south of Bath is being developed into an elective surgical hub. We will need increased pre-assessment capacity and there would be the opportunity for regular sessions within job planned activity in high volume orthopaedics in the first instance.
We have over 4000 deliveries a year and obstetric anaesthesia is a big part of our elective and emergency workload. We have recently exceeded 50% of deliveries by caesarean section and our epidural rate is around 20%. All new consultants would be expected to deliver daytime obstetric sessions in order to maintain their obstetric skills for on call cover.
About us
We are a busy DGH covering general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, ENT, oral surgery, breast surgery, ophthalmic surgery and obstetrics. There are 15 theatres in the main complex, a separate theatre in the oral surgery department and two theatres in maternity.
We currently anaesthetise children over the age of 2 years for elective procedures, mainly in ENT, oral surgery and urology. Emergency care is provided for younger children.
We are committed to continuous improvement and now have gained RCoA Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation.
As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing. You will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trust's Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.
We are located in the main hospital building on Level 1. There are excellent travel links (including good onsite parking), with many cities within easy range. The Trust is located on the edge of Swindon with access to a variety of outstanding areas to live which includes both market towns or villages with short commutes to the site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will initially provide anaesthesia for elective surgery and will progress to participation in the out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
You will be responsible for the care of patients from pre-operative assessment through to discharge from PACU, with additional follow up, as dictated by the needs of the patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Clinical Duties:
Multidisciplinary team working is key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues.
Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care (with secretarial support)
Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post-graduate and continuing medical education activity.
Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy.
Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
The post holder will initially provide anaesthesia for elective surgery and will progress to participation in the out of hours consultant rota, detailed within the job plan section
You will be responsible for the care of patients from pre-operative assessment through to discharge from PACU, with additional follow up, as dictated by the needs of the patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview
- FRCA or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of DGH surgical specialties
- Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Sub-speciality interests will be supported
Management Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- Experience of audit and management
- Evidence of management/leadership skills training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- CCT (or equivalent for non-UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in the specialty appropriate for this consultant post at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can hold or be within 6 months of their CCT at interview
- FRCA or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- Expertise in full range of DGH surgical specialties
- Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Sub-speciality interests will be supported
Management Administration
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
- Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
- Experience of audit and management
- Evidence of management/leadership skills training
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).
