Job summary
This
is 10 PA locum appointments for Consultant Anaesthetists. This post will be
available as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
The
posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team at the Leeds
General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital Leeds.
The
successful applicants should hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College
of Anaesthetists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or
within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently
in a training programme within the UK at the time of interview or have
references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and
Clinical Director.
Applicants
should have established skills in anaesthesia, excellent communication and
team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development
are essential.
Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those
wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the
hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr
Sharmeen Lotia Clinical Director Theatres &
Anaesthetics 0113
3925368
Dr
Claire Tordoff Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics
SJUH claire.tordoff@nhs.net
Dr
Marelize Van-Greunen Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI marelize.van-greunen@nhs.net
Dr
Oliver Martin Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics
LGI- olivermartin@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The
Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the
University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all
Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate
contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.
The
post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching
programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised
on a speciality or clinical area basis
The
post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver
appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with
the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds
The
appointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching
of postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in
the Yorkshire Deanery.
To
work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive
anaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals 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.
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in all aspects of anaesthesia. It is desirable that the candidates
have experience in the conduct of clinical trials
See
attached JD for full details.
About us
The
posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team. The posts will be
based at the Leeds General Infirmary or St Jamess University Hospital
depending upon service need and candidates skills and experience. The
successful applicant will join an existing team of over 150 Consultants.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a
Consultant Anaesthetist.
The posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting
the anaesthetic team. The posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary or
St Jamess University Hospital depending upon service need and candidates
skills and experience. The successful applicant will join an existing team of
over 150 Consultants
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive anaesthetic
service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals 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
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we
see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed
by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these
values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative
of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working
together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise
across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and
driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working
for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of
that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and
Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care
systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the
best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition.
REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POST
General
Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College
of Anaesthetists or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training
(or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants should have completed a recognised
training programme in Anaesthesia
Applicants must be on the
Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for
trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised
by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants must provide
information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College
at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed
further.
Experience
The appointee must be able to
demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects
of anaesthesia. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the
conduct of clinical trials.
Person
specification
See person specification document.
Clinical Audit
The
appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead
in the following:
Mortality and morbidity
meetings;
Clinical audit
programmes;
Development and application of agreed
clinical guidelines.
This
is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity. It would
be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the
relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be
recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing
medical education.
TEACHING
The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the
importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the
undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to
provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.
The
post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching
programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised
on a speciality or clinical area basis.
The
post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver
appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with
the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.
The appointee will be expected,
with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including
the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The
job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director
or Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia. There
may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities,
accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change
significantly within the area.
Proposed Job Plan
The post consists of 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs
of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA of supporting professional activity
(SPA). These 10 PAs will be delivered in anaesthesia
This job plan will fit together with
colleagues job-plans with a careful rota of clinical sessions, to ensure
robust cover.
5.2
Accountability
The post-holder is managerially
accountable for the use of resources to the Chief Executive and professionally
accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors. This may be amended in the light of the
Trusts management arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a
Consultant Anaesthetist.
The posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting
the anaesthetic team. The posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary or
St Jamess University Hospital depending upon service need and candidates
skills and experience. The successful applicant will join an existing team of
over 150 Consultants
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive anaesthetic
service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals 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
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we
see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed
by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these
values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is
part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative
of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working
together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise
across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and
driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working
for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of
that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and
Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care
systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the
best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual
trust, supports that ambition.
REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POST
General
Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College
of Anaesthetists or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training
(or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants should have completed a recognised
training programme in Anaesthesia
Applicants must be on the
Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for
trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised
by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants must provide
information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College
at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed
further.
Experience
The appointee must be able to
demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects
of anaesthesia. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the
conduct of clinical trials.
Person
specification
See person specification document.
Clinical Audit
The
appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead
in the following:
Mortality and morbidity
meetings;
Clinical audit
programmes;
Development and application of agreed
clinical guidelines.
This
is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a
supporting programmed activity. It would
be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the
relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be
recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In
the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to
maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing
medical education.
TEACHING
The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the
importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the
undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to
provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.
The
post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching
programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised
on a speciality or clinical area basis.
The
post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver
appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with
the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.
The appointee will be expected,
with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including
the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The
job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director
or Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia. There
may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities,
accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change
significantly within the area.
Proposed Job Plan
The post consists of 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs
of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA of supporting professional activity
(SPA). These 10 PAs will be delivered in anaesthesia
This job plan will fit together with
colleagues job-plans with a careful rota of clinical sessions, to ensure
robust cover.
5.2
Accountability
The post-holder is managerially
accountable for the use of resources to the Chief Executive and professionally
accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors. This may be amended in the light of the
Trusts management arrangements.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- 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)
- - European Community Rights
Experience
Essential
- Have completed a recognised training programme in Anaesthesia
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Well organised and skilled in good time managements.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- 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)
- - European Community Rights
Experience
Essential
- Have completed a recognised training programme in Anaesthesia
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
- OR
- Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5)
- OR
- Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number)
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- Well organised and skilled in good time managements.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent qualification.
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
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).
