Job summary
This post for an Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia.
The successful candidates will join a team of 28 existing consultants, along with 10 Associate Specialists and 31 trainees and trust grade anaesthetists.
The job plan for this post will include regular sessions in elective and emergency obstetrics plus sessions in a range of other surgical specialties. The post consists of 11PA per week, including 1.5PA for on calls on a 1 in 10 rota to provide cover for theatres and obstetrics. There is separate cover for ICU. There is an SPA allocation of 2PA initially which can increase depending on additional roles taken on.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a sub-specialty interest in obstetric anaesthesia, including a minimum Special Interest Area (SIA) training of 6 months. Other areas of interest to the successful candidate will be accommodated wherever possible.
The job involves joining an on-call rota to provide cover for theatre emergencies including obstetric theatres.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust is an Acute District Hospital providing a service to approximately 360,000 people with 600 beds. Since becoming a Foundation Trust in 2008, the hospital has embarked on a programme of progressive development and innovation. The Trust is now working in a collaborative group model with Northampton General Hospital, as part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
- CCT in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent
- Minimum 6 month (Special Interest Area) SIA training in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional relevant postgraduate qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and leadership
Desirable
- Publications in recognised journals
- Active involvement in research activity
Skills
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit or quality improvement
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Instructor for Life Support Course (s)
- Implemented a quality improvement change within an organisation
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisational skills and punctuality
- Good team working skills
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC and licence to practice
- CCT in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent
- Minimum 6 month (Special Interest Area) SIA training in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional relevant postgraduate qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of management and leadership
Desirable
- Publications in recognised journals
- Active involvement in research activity
Skills
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit or quality improvement
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Instructor for Life Support Course (s)
- Implemented a quality improvement change within an organisation
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Good organisational skills and punctuality
- Good team working skills
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
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).
