Job summary
Applications are welcomed for a highly motivated Consultant in Anaestheticsbased at Furness General Hospital.
The hospital is part of a trust of 5 site bases with intensive care departments on 2 of its larger sites and theatres on 3 of the 5 sites. You will predominantly be based at the Furness General Hospital covering the. You will join a department of 8 Consultants with several Specialists, Specialty Doctors and ACCP's. Depending upon your clinical skills the successful candidate could have the opportunity to work in main theatres covering maternity, gynaecology, orthopaedic and trauma, ophthalmology and ENT while also attending our Westmorland General Hospital that focuses primarily on Elective Surgery.
Furness General Hospital is a lovely, friendly district general hospital based in South Cumbria close to the Lake District. Westmorland General Hospital is located on the outskirts of the popular Lakeland town of Kendal. All our hospitals are situated in areas of outstanding natural beauty, which offer superb outdoor and recreational activities close to the Lake District, an ideal base to escape large City Centre pressures. Access to good transport links allows for easy reach to many northern cities where you will find a wealth of shops, restaurants, museums and galleries close by.
Interview date 13th December 2024
Main duties of the job
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You will participate in a 1:8 Consultant of the week model, including prospective cover covering Obstetrics and emergency theatres.
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You will join a team of 8 Consultants with several Specialists and Specialty Doctors supporting all general services of the hospital including a busy Accident and Emergency department, Theatres covering maternity, Gynaecology, Orthopaedic and trauma, ophthalmology and ENT.
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On-call shifts provide non-residential cover of Obstetrics and emergency theatres,supervising a dedicated resident anaesthetist.
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Lead Assessments of the deteriorating patient for emergency admission to the Intensive Care Unit.
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Lead the team in managing pre and post operative theatre admissions.
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Participate in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement.
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Demonstrate evidence-based practice where appropriate.
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Undertake and participate in the appraisal process and job planning.
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Satisfy the criteria for revalidation.
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Contribute to service development in areas of special interest and expertise.
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Actively participate in continuing medical education.
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Undertake personal appraisal and job-planning as part of revalidation.
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Maintain all mandatory training requirements.
About us
Our organisation prides itself on supporting a diverse workforce reflecting the immediate community. We promote inclusivity and compassionate working, placing this at the forefront of our team. UHMBT was awarded first place in the UK top 50 Inclusive Employer Awards 2021. We are a university hospital providing community and hospital services to an area of Morecambe Bay covering around 1000 square miles over South Cumbria and North Lancashire.
The Trust has a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. We work in partnership with Lancaster Medical School, North Western Deanery and Health Education North West to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of compassionate care alongside our research and education strategy to provide the best patient and staff experience. UHMBFT provides one of the main NHS settings for students from Lancaster Medical School as we co-ordinate, deliver and quality assure the clinical component of Lancaster Medical Schools MBChB degree programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a detailed Job description and Person Specification for this role attached
You must hold full GMC with a license to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find a detailed Job description and Person Specification for this role attached
You must hold full GMC with a license to practice
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FICM or an equivalent qualification
- FRCA or an equivalent appropriate higher anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- Higher Postgraduate professional qualifications in research or Education
Training and experience
Essential
- ICM recognised formal training in intensive care medicine or equivalent
- Experience in the management of Trauma and other surgical emergencies
- Broad exposure to anaesthesia particularly for laproscopic surgery, emergency surgical and obstetric emergencies.
- Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of and interest in medical education
Personal skills, ability etc
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines & GMC recognised training in Educational & clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Attendance at an advanced communication skills course
- Evidence of significant Leadership roles, training or abilities
Research and development
Essential
- Evidence of completion of audits.
- Ability to supervise junior doctors to plan and conduct a research and audit project
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications.
- Evidence of recent independent or supervised research with relevant publications
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable
- Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
- Experience of "problem based learning" systems.
- A diploma in education or other teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement with the management process during training.
- Recent attendance at a management course or a recognised qualification in management.
- Understanding of managerial responsibility and its future development in the role of clinicians in management
Professional interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- FICM or an equivalent qualification
- FRCA or an equivalent appropriate higher anaesthetic qualification
Desirable
- Higher Postgraduate professional qualifications in research or Education
Training and experience
Essential
- ICM recognised formal training in intensive care medicine or equivalent
- Experience in the management of Trauma and other surgical emergencies
- Broad exposure to anaesthesia particularly for laproscopic surgery, emergency surgical and obstetric emergencies.
- Evidence of involvement and experience in audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of and interest in medical education
Personal skills, ability etc
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment
- Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
- Able to communicate effectively
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines & GMC recognised training in Educational & clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Attendance at an advanced communication skills course
- Evidence of significant Leadership roles, training or abilities
Research and development
Essential
- Evidence of completion of audits.
- Ability to supervise junior doctors to plan and conduct a research and audit project
Desirable
- Evidence of peer reviewed publications.
- Evidence of recent independent or supervised research with relevant publications
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Desirable
- Evidence of previous undergraduate teaching experience.
- Experience of "problem based learning" systems.
- A diploma in education or other teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Awareness of the managerial role of a consultant in the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of engagement with the management process during training.
- Recent attendance at a management course or a recognised qualification in management.
- Understanding of managerial responsibility and its future development in the role of clinicians in management
Professional interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional societies
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).
