Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist to our directorate with an interest in Obstetrics. The successful candidate will join our team of 18 Consultants and 18 Speciality Doctors in providing anaesthetic services at Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
In addition to the busy Central Delivery Suite, Southend University Hospital is a centre for cancer care with integrated surgery, oncology and palliative care teams.
The provisional AAC date for this vacancy will be 10th November 2023.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join six obstetric anaesthetic consultants as well as a team of experienced specialty doctors and fellows.
The maternity unit at Southend Hospital averages around 4000 deliveries a year. The Central Delivery Suite (CDS) comprises two fully equipped obstetric theatres, 4 low risk delivery rooms and 6 high risk delivery rooms, including a high dependency area. The Extended Stay unit is an additional 4 bedded bay within CDS, where patients who require frequent observations are kept. The Unit is working towards full compliance with the Ockenden Report recommendations across all domains, and all staff working on CDS are required to keep PROMPT training up to date.
In addition to the 24h emergency obstetric theatre cover, the Unit runs separate elective LSCS lists 3 days a week. Anaesthetic staffing consists of two obstetric anaesthetic consultants, senior fellow/specialty doctor for CDS and ward covering epidurals and follow ups as well as junior anaesthetic trainees on obstetric anaesthesia modules. Obstetric anaesthetists also cover maternity preassessment and the high risk obstetric clinic.
About us
If you are looking to make a positive contribution and have the commitment, professionalism and dedication working for the benefit of our patients to really make a difference then we want to hear from you.
In return we provide staff with clear roles and responsibilities and rewarding jobs for teams and individuals that make a difference to patients, their families and careers.
We offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, consistent with the needs of patients and with the way that people live their lives.
We will also provide you with personal development, access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed.
We will provide support and opportunities for you to maintain your health, well-being and safety.
You will also be given opportunity to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually through representative organisations and through local partnership working arrangements.
All our staff are empowered to put forward ways to deliver better and safer services for patients and their families.
We'll also give you the motivation by providing excellent career packages and benefits, combined with the opportunity to work with like-minded individuals. All we need from you is the necessary expertise and good people attitude.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed timetable will contain a combination of obstetric interest and clinical theatre sessions. The aim is a balanced job plan, comprising; Delivery Suite sessions, elective LSCS lists, maternity preassessment as well as general anaesthetic duties.
The basic job plan is for 10 programmed activities (PAs) which includes 7.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Commitment (DCC), and 1.5 SPAs. Up to 2 additional Pas can be worked by the appointee, subject to agreement with the clinical director.
The on-call commitment accounts for 1 PA and takes place on the 1:16 General Consultant on call rota
Job description
Job responsibilities
The proposed timetable will contain a combination of obstetric interest and clinical theatre sessions. The aim is a balanced job plan, comprising; Delivery Suite sessions, elective LSCS lists, maternity preassessment as well as general anaesthetic duties.
The basic job plan is for 10 programmed activities (PAs) which includes 7.5 PAs for Direct Clinical Commitment (DCC), and 1.5 SPAs. Up to 2 additional Pas can be worked by the appointee, subject to agreement with the clinical director.
The on-call commitment accounts for 1 PA and takes place on the 1:16 General Consultant on call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at time of interview)
Desirable
- PG diploma, certificate or Masters in relevant area
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)
- Evidence of wide experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Formal obstetric anaesthesia (OA) fellowship
- UK experience
- Experience working at consultant level
- Evidence of service OA development and expansion
Other
Desirable
- Relevant OA QUIP or research
- Application completion and standard of written communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC specialist register or eligibility for inclusion (or within 6 months of attainment at time of interview)
Desirable
- PG diploma, certificate or Masters in relevant area
- MD or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Completion of higher training in anaesthesia (CCT or CESR)
- Evidence of wide experience in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Formal obstetric anaesthesia (OA) fellowship
- UK experience
- Experience working at consultant level
- Evidence of service OA development and expansion
Other
Desirable
- Relevant OA QUIP or research
- Application completion and standard of written communication
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).
