Job summary
We are inviting candidates to be part of our Anaesthetic Consultant team at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full time 10 PA Consultant Anaesthetist post, which is based at Royal Hampshire County Hospital and whilst the majority or work is anticipated here, work may be undertaken at either of the main hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within our friendly Anaesthetic Consultant team and provide departmental leadership and supervision of a group of junior and mid-grade doctors at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been given an amazing once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital for everyone in north and mid Hampshire and to improve our hospital services for decades to come.
We are delighted to be part of the government's £3.7bn national 'hospital infrastructure plan' building programme, which will allow us to invest in major improvements at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) in Winchester and to build a new hospital on the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) site or at Junction 7 of the M3. The work is expected to be completed by 2028.
Our ambition is to use this opportunity to make hospital services better for local people and better for NHS staff, and to improve health and care for people in our area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Winchester is a small historic medieval Cathedral City with a population of around 40,000. Within easy walking distance of the hospital are a good shopping centre and the railway station (main route to London).
The standard of living is considered high, with Winchester consistently voted one of the best cities nationwide to raise a family. There is a good selection of shops, restaurants and amenities, and weekly farmers/vintage/food stall markets. Local schools at primary and secondary level rate highly with Ofsted.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality clinical and working environment where all staff, patients, visitors and contractors can be employed, cared for, welcomed, respected and treated in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Winchester is a small historic medieval Cathedral City with a population of around 40,000. Within easy walking distance of the hospital are a good shopping centre and the railway station (main route to London).
The standard of living is considered high, with Winchester consistently voted one of the best cities nationwide to raise a family. There is a good selection of shops, restaurants and amenities, and weekly farmers/vintage/food stall markets. Local schools at primary and secondary level rate highly with Ofsted.
At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality clinical and working environment where all staff, patients, visitors and contractors can be employed, cared for, welcomed, respected and treated in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and on the GMC Specialist Register (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date)
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCA & CCT in anaesthesia (or CESR)
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies
- MD or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of general and regional anaesthesia to the level expected of UK consultant anaesthetist for a wide range of surgical specialties.
Desirable
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Interest or experience of running or partaking in consultant-led preassessment clinics
- An interest in advanced airway management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Understands concepts and principals of clinical governance
- Able to take responsibility, cope with stressful situations, and adapt to change
- Willingness to work flexibly to a level which would be reasonably expected of a consultant
- Understands the NHS system nationally, regionally and locally
Desirable
- Attended an NHS Management Course appropriate to consultant duties
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Commitment to teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates, with evidence of active participation in teaching
- Completed audit projects with evidence of active participation in audit
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist programmes to improve teaching, possession of certificates or diplomas of special expertise in teaching
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to pick up occasional extra work both in and out of hours beyond job plan with mutual agreement
- Willingness to work across Trust sites dependent on the needs of the service
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- An appropriate, well organised, and clearly presented CV including experience in the training of Specialist Trainees
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to effect positive sustainable change
- Awareness of current service development issues within HHFT
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and on the GMC Specialist Register (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date)
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCA & CCT in anaesthesia (or CESR)
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies
- MD or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of general and regional anaesthesia to the level expected of UK consultant anaesthetist for a wide range of surgical specialties.
Desirable
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Interest or experience of running or partaking in consultant-led preassessment clinics
- An interest in advanced airway management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Understands concepts and principals of clinical governance
- Able to take responsibility, cope with stressful situations, and adapt to change
- Willingness to work flexibly to a level which would be reasonably expected of a consultant
- Understands the NHS system nationally, regionally and locally
Desirable
- Attended an NHS Management Course appropriate to consultant duties
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Commitment to teaching both undergraduates and postgraduates, with evidence of active participation in teaching
- Completed audit projects with evidence of active participation in audit
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature
Desirable
- Attendance at specialist programmes to improve teaching, possession of certificates or diplomas of special expertise in teaching
- Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
Other Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to pick up occasional extra work both in and out of hours beyond job plan with mutual agreement
- Willingness to work across Trust sites dependent on the needs of the service
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- An appropriate, well organised, and clearly presented CV including experience in the training of Specialist Trainees
Desirable
- Demonstrable ability to effect positive sustainable change
- Awareness of current service development issues within HHFT
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).
