Job summary
LOCUM CONSULTANT ANAESTHETIC POST
12 months fixed term
Applicants are invited for Locum posts within the Anaesthetic Department at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The posts have arisen due to retirement, service development and recent relocation.
This is a full time post fixed term for 12 months, based at both Southport and Ormskirk hospital sites. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for emergency surgery, maternity, paediatric emergencies for stabilization and transfer, ICU cover on a 1 in 8 basis
Main duties of the job
The department covers a wide range of surgical specialties including General, Urology - with Day Case Holmium Laser Prostectomy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Day Case ENT Surgery, Dental Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and Intensive Care. There is a Supra Regional Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southport Hospital site, and we provide elective surgery to this patient group also. The Trust has an acute and chronic pain service available across both sites.
There is a new 4 bedded POCCU area within our Critical Care template (at the Southport site) and this has assisted the development of a rectus sheath catheter service such that we can offer this analgesic modality to both elective and emergency abdominal surgery patients.
Acute care is provided at Southport and Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk and District General Hospital. This includes adults' and children's accident and emergency services, intensive care and a range of medical and surgical specialities. Women's and children's services, including maternity, are provided at Ormskirk hospital.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
On 1st July we came together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details.
The successful candidates should be willing to integrate into an established and supportive Anaesthetic department and to meet the challenges involved.
All applicants must be either on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their CCT award at the time of interview. The posts are due to commence with the Trust as soon as possible.
You will be joining an enthusiastic Anaesthetic Team. The Departments of Anaesthesia and Critical Care consist of 20 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 17 Specialty Doctors, 6 Anaesthetic Core trainees, 1 ACCS trainee, 4 Anaesthesia Associates and 2 ACCPs providing an anaesthetic service to the Trust which is based on two main sites at Southport & Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. In addition to this, the Critical Care department has 2 ACCPs, 3 Clinical Fellows and 2 Internal Medical Trainees to provide support to the anaesthetic critical care cohort. The trainee feedback both locally and via the GMC survey over the last 2 years had shown we provide excellent training for junior trainees.
The Trust is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development. Please see individual job descriptions and specifications for more details
Arrangements to visit the hospital and informal enquiries may be made directly to Dr S Kehinde, Clinical Director of Anaesthetics or Dr J Haines Consultant Anaesthetist, contactable via their secretary on 01704 704201 or 01695 656421.
We look forward to hearing from you
Advert Date: 6th July 2023
Closing Date: 16th July 2023
Shortlisting Date: W/C 17th July 2023
Proposed Interview Date: W/C 24th July 2023
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for full details.
The successful candidates should be willing to integrate into an established and supportive Anaesthetic department and to meet the challenges involved.
All applicants must be either on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their CCT award at the time of interview. The posts are due to commence with the Trust as soon as possible.
You will be joining an enthusiastic Anaesthetic Team. The Departments of Anaesthesia and Critical Care consist of 20 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 17 Specialty Doctors, 6 Anaesthetic Core trainees, 1 ACCS trainee, 4 Anaesthesia Associates and 2 ACCPs providing an anaesthetic service to the Trust which is based on two main sites at Southport & Formby District General Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. In addition to this, the Critical Care department has 2 ACCPs, 3 Clinical Fellows and 2 Internal Medical Trainees to provide support to the anaesthetic critical care cohort. The trainee feedback both locally and via the GMC survey over the last 2 years had shown we provide excellent training for junior trainees.
The Trust is happy to consider flexible working arrangements and extended days to deliver a desirable work life balance, support professional goals and personal development. Please see individual job descriptions and specifications for more details
Arrangements to visit the hospital and informal enquiries may be made directly to Dr S Kehinde, Clinical Director of Anaesthetics or Dr J Haines Consultant Anaesthetist, contactable via their secretary on 01704 704201 or 01695 656421.
We look forward to hearing from you
Advert Date: 6th July 2023
Closing Date: 16th July 2023
Shortlisting Date: W/C 17th July 2023
Proposed Interview Date: W/C 24th July 2023
Please note this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications is reached.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council and Licence to Practice
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- MD/MSc or equivalent
- Fellowship of Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM) or eligible for FFICM, or equivalent
Clinical Knowledge &Training
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months recent experience of working in pain medicine/ anaesthesia within the NHS
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in General Duties, including the following non-essential Units of Training: General, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in General Duties, including the following non-essential Units of Training: Obstetrics
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in intensive care medicine.
- Evidence of advanced training, or equivalent, preferably in at least one of the General Duties Units of Training.
- Ability to stabilise and provide initial management of the critically ill and/or emergency anaesthetic patient.
- Current ALS Provider
- Ability to manage respiratory and cardiac arrest in adults and children
- Current PLS/ APLS Provider
Desirable
- Advanced training or equivalent in Obstetric anaesthesia
- Advanced training or equivalent in general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- 6-month attachment for Higher Training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Knowledge, skills and/ or experience of developing a maternal critical care service
Management/ Leadership / Audit
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management and leadership responsibilities of a consultant.
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/ or QIP(s)
Desirable
- Good IT and computing skills.
- Completion of appropriate management/ leadership course(s)
- Previous participation in a management/ leadership role.
Teaching
Essential
- Recognition by the GMC as a Clinical Supervisor
- Evidence of delivering teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduate doctors and/ or allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Recognition by the GMC as an Educational Supervisor
- Formal training/ qualification in Teaching and/or Learning
- Life support course instructor
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.
- Formal training in Research Methodology
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society (ies). Knowledge of the up-to-date literature.
- Knowledge of the up-to-date literature.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, approachability and ability to motivate and develop others
- Ability to lead change and the development of services and promote excellence and best practice
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council and Licence to Practice
- MB ChB or equivalent.
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- MD/MSc or equivalent
- Fellowship of Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM) or eligible for FFICM, or equivalent
Clinical Knowledge &Training
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months recent experience of working in pain medicine/ anaesthesia within the NHS
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in General Duties, including the following non-essential Units of Training: General, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in General Duties, including the following non-essential Units of Training: Obstetrics
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Successful completion of Higher Training, or equivalent, in intensive care medicine.
- Evidence of advanced training, or equivalent, preferably in at least one of the General Duties Units of Training.
- Ability to stabilise and provide initial management of the critically ill and/or emergency anaesthetic patient.
- Current ALS Provider
- Ability to manage respiratory and cardiac arrest in adults and children
- Current PLS/ APLS Provider
Desirable
- Advanced training or equivalent in Obstetric anaesthesia
- Advanced training or equivalent in general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- 6-month attachment for Higher Training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Knowledge, skills and/ or experience of developing a maternal critical care service
Management/ Leadership / Audit
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management and leadership responsibilities of a consultant.
- Evidence of active and consistent engagement with clinical audit and/ or QIP(s)
Desirable
- Good IT and computing skills.
- Completion of appropriate management/ leadership course(s)
- Previous participation in a management/ leadership role.
Teaching
Essential
- Recognition by the GMC as a Clinical Supervisor
- Evidence of delivering teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduate doctors and/ or allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Recognition by the GMC as an Educational Supervisor
- Formal training/ qualification in Teaching and/or Learning
- Life support course instructor
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Evidence of recent and current research, with relevant publications.
- Formal training in Research Methodology
Professional Interests
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate professional society (ies). Knowledge of the up-to-date literature.
- Knowledge of the up-to-date literature.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, approachability and ability to motivate and develop others
- Ability to lead change and the development of services and promote excellence and best practice
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
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).
