Job summary
Consultant in General Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for Consultants in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine to join our team.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic hospital which is friendly, well equipped and has an excellent reputation. The posts will be based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
The posts offer opportunities for perioperative medicine and other subspecialty development across wide range of clinical services. We also encourage development of non-clinical special interests including research.
Main duties of the job
This is offered as a 10.5 PA post. This includes 1.5PA Core SPA session with 0.5 PA SPA available for additional activity. Active involvement in clinical governance, quality improvement and educational activity is expected. More flexible working patterns to support a different work life balance will be considered.
About us
There are approximately 80 Consultant Anaesthetists employed by the Trust, including specialist areas of Paediatrics, Cardiac, Critical Care, and Pain, who contribute to the work delivered by the perioperative services department, alongside our 36 anaesthetic trainees and 8 locally employed anaesthetic doctors. We provide anaesthetic provision to a wide-ranging elective and emergency program. We have a highly regarded anaesthesia research team and a newly refurbished anaesthetic department with well-equipped teaching facilities. The paediatric anaesthetic team functions as a subgroup of the main anaesthetic department. Children and Young People's Services comprise a dedicated paediatric pre assessment clinic, paediatric inpatient surgical ward, paediatric inpatient medical ward, paediatric critical care unit (level 2), a newly refurbished children and young people's surgical day unit and dedicated paediatric theatres and recovery area within the main theatre suite.
We are a large team that strives to deliver the best possible service to the people of South Tees and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to working and the supportive and friendly environment that we foster here. We look forward to providing the successful candidate with the support and development opportunities required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Completion of all Higher General Duties or equivalent
- Evidence of advanced training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- APLS
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- ATLS
- ALS
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Life support course instructor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
- Minimum of 1 year worked within NHS
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc.)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Completion of all Higher General Duties or equivalent
- Evidence of advanced training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- APLS
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- ATLS
- ALS
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Life support course instructor
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital and The Friarage Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
