Job summary
Applications are invited to join our enthusiastic , motivated Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia team at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. This is a full time post for 12 months with a review of becoming a substantive position.
Leicester Royal infirmary is one of the largest NHS Trust acute hospitals with a busy emergency department. There are opportunities for the successful candidate to deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists and gain further experience and expertise in a variety of specialities, including upper and lower GI surgery, maxillofacial and ENT, plastics and ophthalmology.
The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on-call rota, and provide senior anaesthetic cover for elective and emergency surgery.
The work pattern offered is designed to give the appointee the best opportunity to develop their clinical/ non-clinical interests whilst most effectively supporting and contributing to departmental quality improvement activity and clinical supervision of postgraduate trainees in anaesthesia. All previous holders of this post have progressed to substantive positions, having developed expertise and leadership skills in their field of interest.
The department supports the curriculum delivery and the holistic development of trainees with a well-established leadership structure in education and training, including support for trainee leadership development.
Main duties of the job
This is a locum consultant anaesthesia post based within the Clinical Management Group of Intensive care, Theatres, Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Sleep (ITAPS).
Main duties of the role:
o To provide Consultant Anaesthetic cover for anaesthesia, elective and emergency surgery at UHL including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
o Delivering a high quality anaesthetic service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
o Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
o To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
o Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
o Supervise and train junior medical staff
o To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
o Teaching, research and administration.
o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
o This role incorporates a non-resident on call rota, frequency of which will be dependent upon site.
The successful candidates will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on-call rota, and provide senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency and trauma surgery.
About us
It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 65 Anaesthetic consultants based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Cross site working within UHL ensures the scope of surgical practice at the hospitals offers exciting and varied clinical opportunities for consultant anaesthetists and there is continued support for non-clinical professional activities both inside and outside the trust.
Every day at University Hospitals of Leicester we save lives, improve lives and usher in new life. Our Trust Values determine our behaviour and our culture. We are a passionate and creative team and at our best when we work together.
We want to continue to improve everything that we do, so that we can achieve our Vision: Caring at its best for every patient, every time. Our Quality Strategy, "Becoming the Best", describes how we are doing that in a determined,targeted and systematic way, with our staff the champions of change and our patients not just beneficiaries but partners.
We have been given £450m by the Government to provide a host of new facilities and reconfigure services between our three main sites. Flagship projects include a new Children's Hospital, a new Maternity Hospital, a new Treatment Centre and two new Intensive Care Units. Equally importantly, we are going "paperless", with a £12m investment in our NerveCentre computer system to help our team deliver world class care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum post based within the Clinical Management Group of Intensive care, Theatres, Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Sleep (ITAPS). The post is for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as practically possible.
The daytime work offers the opportunity to work in the specialities as follows:
Leicester Royal Infirmary: Orthopaedics, upper and lower GI surgery, maxillofacial and ENT, plastics and ophthalmology Emergency and Trauma lists.
Leicester General Hospital: Hepatobiliary, Renal, Urology, Orthopaedic, Obstetric, Gynaecology and emergency theatres
This role incorporates a non-resident on call rota, frequency of which will be dependent upon site.
*Please refer to Job Description for further details
Key Tasks
To provide Consultant Anaesthetic cover for anaesthesia, elective and emergency surgery at UHL including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
To participate in an Anaesthetist On-Call Rota dependent upon site.
Deliver a high quality anaesthetic service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
Supervise and train junior anaesthetic and intensive care medical staff.
Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Teaching Post-graduate and under-graduate, research and administration.
Develop the Anaesthetic Service along with the other Consultants at UHL.
Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
To work with the Quality and Safety team to enhance patient safety.
To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a locum post based within the Clinical Management Group of Intensive care, Theatres, Anaesthesia, Pain Management and Sleep (ITAPS). The post is for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as practically possible.
The daytime work offers the opportunity to work in the specialities as follows:
Leicester Royal Infirmary: Orthopaedics, upper and lower GI surgery, maxillofacial and ENT, plastics and ophthalmology Emergency and Trauma lists.
Leicester General Hospital: Hepatobiliary, Renal, Urology, Orthopaedic, Obstetric, Gynaecology and emergency theatres
This role incorporates a non-resident on call rota, frequency of which will be dependent upon site.
*Please refer to Job Description for further details
Key Tasks
To provide Consultant Anaesthetic cover for anaesthesia, elective and emergency surgery at UHL including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
To participate in an Anaesthetist On-Call Rota dependent upon site.
Deliver a high quality anaesthetic service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
Supervise and train junior anaesthetic and intensive care medical staff.
Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Teaching Post-graduate and under-graduate, research and administration.
Develop the Anaesthetic Service along with the other Consultants at UHL.
Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
To work with the Quality and Safety team to enhance patient safety.
To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in both Critical care Medicine AND Anaesthesia or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- FRCA and FICM or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and service supplied and shows commitment to this cause.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Evidence of training for teaching and teaching efficacy
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Research & Audit
Essential
- Related training and research interests
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Published research in a relevant field
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in both Critical care Medicine AND Anaesthesia or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- FRCA and FICM or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- MD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Fully trained in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and service supplied and shows commitment to this cause.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Teaching skills
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Evidence of training for teaching and teaching efficacy
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
Research & Audit
Essential
- Related training and research interests
- Experience in and commitment to medical audit.
Desirable
- Published research in a relevant field
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment in specialty interest
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).
