Job summary
There never has been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health Trust have joined to become one organisation. Our newly merged Trust has a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, aiming to deliver exceptional local services for local people and specialist services across the South West.
The Department of General Anaesthesia sits within the Division of Surgery; however the wider anaesthesia service bridges four clinical divisions of UHBW: Surgery (general anaesthesia and critical care), Specialised Services (cardiac anaesthesia), Women's and Children's (paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia) and Weston. The department of anaesthesia is seeking to appoint locum consultants in general anaesthesia to join the team based at the Weston General Hospital. The successful applicant will join a group of 8 substantive consultants and one locum consultant. The post will be offered at 10 Pas.
Main duties of the job
These posts will be based at the Weston General Hospital and will address a flexible service requirement for adult general anaesthetic services for gynaecology, general surgery "upper and lower GI", orthopaedics "elective and trauma", urology, and pre-operative assessment. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the general on-call consultant rota (currently approximately 1:7).
UHBW is a large inner city teaching hospital with close links to Southmead Hospital and the University of Bristol. There is a strong tradition of teaching in the department and we support the running of Bristol Medical Simulation Centre, based at Bristol Royal Infirmary.
The applicant must hold FRCA (UK) or equivalent and be within 6 months of their CCT date at the time of interview. We are looking for applicants who are prepared to work flexibly to ensure smooth service delivery and there is opportunity to develop a specialist interest. More detailed person specification is available with the job description.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide patient care,education and research of the highest quality. In delivering this ambition, we will be guided by the followingvalues:
o Supportiveo Respectfulo Innovativeo Collaborative
13,000 staff offer over 100 different clinical services across ten different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Weston, Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond. We are one of the country's largest acute NHS Trusts with a 2017/2018 budget of £660 million. Our staff have developed leading edge services such as cardiac surgery and bone marrow transplantation that have built an international reputation and are in demand by patients from across the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- At least seven years anaesthetic experience at senior level
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. BSc, MS
- Provider or Instructor in either ATLS, PALS/APLS, ALS or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Experience commensurate with award of the CCT in Anaesthesia
- Experience of formal and informal teaching of trainee anaesthetists, undergraduates, nurses, paramedics and personnel from other disciplines.
- Evidence of recent participation in audit and clinical governance activities.
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals
- Desire to participate in audit / research
- Completion of formal courses in clinical audit and education
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to provide anaesthetic services to specialities encountered at WGH i.e. general surgery, urology, trauma and orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, acute pain and maxillofacial.
- Skills in teaching under and postgraduates in formal and informal settings
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice.
- Broad range of IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualifications
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- At least seven years anaesthetic experience at senior level
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. BSc, MS
- Provider or Instructor in either ATLS, PALS/APLS, ALS or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Experience
Essential
- Experience commensurate with award of the CCT in Anaesthesia
- Experience of formal and informal teaching of trainee anaesthetists, undergraduates, nurses, paramedics and personnel from other disciplines.
- Evidence of recent participation in audit and clinical governance activities.
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals
- Desire to participate in audit / research
- Completion of formal courses in clinical audit and education
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to provide anaesthetic services to specialities encountered at WGH i.e. general surgery, urology, trauma and orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, acute pain and maxillofacial.
- Skills in teaching under and postgraduates in formal and informal settings
- Knowledge of the role of clinical governance in current clinical practice.
- Broad range of IT skills
Desirable
- Teaching or training qualifications
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Demonstrates the Trust values
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Rd, Uphill
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
