Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

Job description

Job responsibilities

6.0 PAs per week in routine DCC activity made up of a combination of some or all of the following:

All day operating list 2.5 PA

Half day operating list 1.25 PA

Clinics, including clinic admin time 1.25 PA

Daytime On Call 2.5 PA

In addition, a further average of 2 PA per week allocated for provision of out of hours on call cover on a 1 in 13 rota:

Predictable (weekday evenings and weekend mornings) 1.0 PA Unpredictable 1.0 PA

Anaesthetists duties when covering operating lists include pre- and post-operative ward work. Depending on when patients are admitted, this work is usually done on either the same day as the list, or the preceding day. The PA calculation is therefore based on an average notional 0800 1800 working day.

Daytime on call runs from 0800 1800, during the week, with change-over at 08:00 Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays.

There are predictable periods of on call activity during early evening on weekdays and in the mornings at weekends. It is normally expected that the on call Consultants will come in on Saturday and Sunday mornings at, or soon after 8:00am.

Routine and on-call duties are shared between Consultants according to an agreed and published rota. Every effort is made to make efficient use of the staff available whilst maintaining on call cover. Rotas will normally be published 6 weeks in advance and after that any change in time of sessions should be agreed by individual and the department. Location and nature of lists or clinics may be changed at shorter notice if the anaesthetist concerned is informed.

This time is used for CPD, audit, teaching, training, departmental meetings, clinical governance, administration, appraisal, job planning, mandatory training and so on, some of which can be undertaken flexibly, in various locations. Also included are the duties undertaken by individuals in their respective departmental roles (e.g. Clinical Leads, Educational Supervisors). These roles will be detailed in the individuals personal job plans.

There is a separate allowance for some duties, for example College Tutor and Clinical Director. Again these will be detailed in individuals personal job plans.

The objectives of the team job plan are to:

Provide the best possible Anaesthetic service with the staff and resources available.

Provide high quality training for junior medical staff and others

Contribute to the ongoing development of the service

Ensure that CPD meets personal development and service needs

Facilitate the full engagement of all professionals in developing the clinical governance function, including professionals from related clinical teams.

On-call for emergencies: 1 in 13, subject to future staffing changes (including shift over runs, return to working for clinical need and telephone advice whilst on-call etc).

Note: The job plan is subject to review once a year with the Consultant, Clinical Manager, Clinical Director or Clinical Lead.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
• Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
• Evidence of recent and on- going CPD in intensive care
• On the Specialist Register

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise workload efficiently
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders

Desirable

• A commitment to, and experience of teaching

Experience

Essential

• High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)