Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Anaesthetist from those who are on the Specialty Register or within 6 months of being eligible for entry onto the Register.
The post holder will join a team of 29 consultants. The proposed job plan consists of 11 PA including 2 SPA and 1.5 PA for on-call duty. The post will include general anaesthetic sessions and general peri-operative clinics. General anaesthesia at KGH includes; orthopaedics, major general surgical lists, ENT, maxillo-facial, ophthalmology, gynaecology, urology and plastic surgery. This is a post that has arisen due to retirement.
The job involves joining an on-call rota to provide cover for theatre emergencies including obstetric theatresJD /PS pending Royal College Approval
Main duties of the job
There is a weekly job plan associated with this post. The appointee is expected to be flexible in these sessions. The theatre rota will be produced up to 4 weeks in advance using CLW electronic rota system. The exact theatre sessions and anaesthetic subspecialties will be negotiated with successful candidate depending on their areas of interest.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses and their partners, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is shown below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
0800 -
1300
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1 SPA
Clinic 1.25 DCC
(shared among 4 people)
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1300 -
1800
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1 SPA
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
Routine Direct Clinical Care
7.5 DCC
Supporting Professional Activities
2.0 PAs
On Call Work
1.5 PA and 3% supplement
On Call
The successful candidate will take part in the 1:10 on-call service including weekday nights, weekends and bank holidays. The on-call consultant is expected to take an active role in managing theatre emergencies. Trauma lists on weekends are covered by a separate consultant rota. On-call work is calculated at 1.5 PA per week. Consultants are expected to maintain a workload diary.
The Core, Specialist and ACCS trainees together with the trust grades form a full shift system to cover general theatre emergencies and the Intensive Care Unit. The consultant cover for ICU is provided by consultant anaesthetists with a special interest in critical care. The 3rd oncall tier is provided by Associate Specialists to cover obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia.
Teaching
There is a modern well-equipped Post Graduate Medical Educational Centre with excellent library facilities and tutorial rooms for large and small group tuition. The appointee is expected to be actively involved in teaching.
The weekly programme within the department including: Sponsored lunchtime meetings; Trainee tutorials organised by the College Tutor; Journal clubs presented by trainees; Scan clubs organised by interested consultants.
In addition, there are monthly departmental meetings, during which all elective work is cancelled for a session. These meetings comprise a combination of governance issues together with continuing professional development.
Kettering General Hospital is linked closely with Leicester and Nottingham Medical School, and the Anaesthetics Department has regular medical student attachments.
Audit
The appointee will be expected to take an active role in the audit and research activities of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An indicative job plan is shown below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
0800 -
1300
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1 SPA
Clinic 1.25 DCC
(shared among 4 people)
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1300 -
1800
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
1 SPA
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
Theatre Session
1.25 DCC
Routine Direct Clinical Care
7.5 DCC
Supporting Professional Activities
2.0 PAs
On Call Work
1.5 PA and 3% supplement
On Call
The successful candidate will take part in the 1:10 on-call service including weekday nights, weekends and bank holidays. The on-call consultant is expected to take an active role in managing theatre emergencies. Trauma lists on weekends are covered by a separate consultant rota. On-call work is calculated at 1.5 PA per week. Consultants are expected to maintain a workload diary.
The Core, Specialist and ACCS trainees together with the trust grades form a full shift system to cover general theatre emergencies and the Intensive Care Unit. The consultant cover for ICU is provided by consultant anaesthetists with a special interest in critical care. The 3rd oncall tier is provided by Associate Specialists to cover obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia.
Teaching
There is a modern well-equipped Post Graduate Medical Educational Centre with excellent library facilities and tutorial rooms for large and small group tuition. The appointee is expected to be actively involved in teaching.
The weekly programme within the department including: Sponsored lunchtime meetings; Trainee tutorials organised by the College Tutor; Journal clubs presented by trainees; Scan clubs organised by interested consultants.
In addition, there are monthly departmental meetings, during which all elective work is cancelled for a session. These meetings comprise a combination of governance issues together with continuing professional development.
Kettering General Hospital is linked closely with Leicester and Nottingham Medical School, and the Anaesthetics Department has regular medical student attachments.
Audit
The appointee will be expected to take an active role in the audit and research activities of the department.
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
Desirable
- Minimum 6 month (Special Interest Area)
- 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
Desirable
- Minimum 6 month (Special Interest Area)
- 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).
