Job summary
Required
to fill these 2 replacement posts within the Anaesthetic Department at the
Leeds General Infirmary.
The post-holder will participate in the
undergraduate teaching program for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds,
which is organised on specialty or clinical area basis. The appointee, with
colleagues, will contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including the
teaching program for SpRs in Anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Monday
2 June 2025
Main duties of the job
The appointee will contribute and, where
appropriate, take the lead in Mortality and morbidity meetings, Clinical audit
program, and development and application of agreed clinical guidelines. In the
discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain
and update their skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical
education.
The
successful applicant should possess FRCA (or equivalent) and should be included
on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview,
if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have established skills
in cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care. Candidates should be able to demonstrate
adequate training and additional experience within cardiothoracic anaesthesia
and critical care. They must also be willing to provide anaesthesia for
non-cardiac services. A strong
commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest
is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
Improving efficiency in cardiac anaesthesia and critical
care
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
relation to this post, these appointments will enable Theatres and Anaesthesia
to continue to deliver a safe service for our patients and increase our ability
to provide appropriate anaesthetic cover for theatre lists and outside areas as
part of the Trusts recovery plan in reducing the waiting list.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To develop and/or consolidate expertise in
anaesthesia. To develop existing
relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the
Trust. To maintain and expand the
excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. to
support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in
clinical Practice and new technologies available. to participate in and progress Clinical
Governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
relation to this post, these appointments will enable Theatres and Anaesthesia
to continue to deliver a safe service for our patients and increase our ability
to provide appropriate anaesthetic cover for theatre lists and outside areas as
part of the Trusts recovery plan in reducing the waiting list.
2.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
To develop and/or consolidate expertise in
anaesthesia. To develop existing
relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the
Trust. To maintain and expand the
excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. to
support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in
clinical Practice and new technologies available. to participate in and progress Clinical
Governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiac anaesthesia.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher cardiac training in anaesthesia.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Recognised accreditation in trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in cardiac anaesthesia.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher cardiac training in anaesthesia.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Desirable
- Recognised accreditation in trans-oesophageal echocardiography.
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).
