Job summary
We are looking to recruit up to 10 consultant Anaesthetists. Various sub- speciality interests can be accommodated such as neuro anaesthesia, Obstetric anaesthesia, trauma anaesthesia, peri operative medicine, Paediatric(including neonates) anaesthesia
A total of 74 Consultant Anaesthetists including 5 Locum Consultants currently work for the Trust. The department also currently employs 2 Associate Specialists, 2 Specialist Grade Anaesthetists, 1 Specialty Doctor and about 30 trainees based in Anaesthesia ranging from CT1-ST7. 5 Senior Clinical Fellows are employed in the anaesthetic department. There are also trainees from acute medicine, respiratory medicine and emergency medicine who rotate through training in Intensive care and we train both FY1 and FY2 Doctors from our Local Foundation School.
There are 10 Anaesthesia Associates working in the department.
Secretarial and administrative support to the Department is provided by 5 secretaries in anaesthesia and two based in critical care.
The Department provides Anaesthesia services for all major surgical specialties and works across two sites. Most elective work takes place at Castle Hill Hospital whilst urgent care, obstetric and paediatric care is at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be in conjunction with colleagues:
- Provide an anaesthetic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.
- Consultant on call to cover various theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary site.
- Supervise trainee anaesthetic staff within the Trust.
The consultant will be on a 1:8 to 1:20 rota.
A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 8 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC), 1 PA for General Consultant on call at HRI. 1 SPA are classed as 'core' and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job opportunity, please see attached full job description and personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding this job opportunity, please see attached full job description and personal specification.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Eligible to be on the Specialist Register or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
- Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
- 7 years Anaesthesia experience
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
- Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
- PALS provider
- ATLS provider
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team flexibly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Trained in assessment of junior doctors
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Eligible to be on the Specialist Register or on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD, PhD or M Med Sci
- Further qualification in medical education
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
- Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
- 7 years Anaesthesia experience
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
- Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
- PALS provider
- ATLS provider
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team flexibly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses.
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Trained in assessment of junior doctors
Teaching, Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research.
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.
Desirable
- A commitment to continuing research.
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
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).
