Locum Consultant - Anaesthetics

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetics on a fixed term full time basis at Broomfield Hospital.

The Department of Anaesthetics provides anaesthetics, pain services, pre-operative preparation and emergency services to Broomfield Hospital as part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. The Department is part of the Division of Anaesthetics and Theatres and has one Clinical Director and Trust-wide leads in Pre Assessment and Pain. Lists also occur at the Braintree Community Hospital which is a standalone elective, Orthopaedic site.

There is a strong history of excellence in anaesthetic education at Broomfield and we have links to the School of Medicine at the nearby Anglia Ruskin University including Honorary Senior Lecturers. There are national courses organised under the auspices of ARU by our consultants.

Broomfield has all major District General services as well as being the hub for inpatient ENT patients, an upper GI cancer service and the regional Burns and Plastics Centre including paediatrics. There are a high number of regional techniques used and we have a Regional Anaesthesia Fellow as well as a Fellow in High Risk Anaesthesia and Enhanced Recovery and in Pain services.

The Department is supported by 2 Administrative Assistants and there is modern office space for all consultants.

Here at MSE Trust we strive to provide high quality care for every patient, every time.

Main duties of the job

The Department follows the Good Practice Guidelines from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and all Consultants are expected to work towards those.

To provide, with Consultant colleagues, a modern and comprehensive Anaesthetic, Pain and Perioperative Medicine service to Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust . Successful applicants will be expected to integrate within and support all the current activities of the department.

Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.

Any responsibility, which relates to a specialist interest.

Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, both locally and nationally.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) - YC73

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-TAC-BR-6112

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

Further post graduate qualifications ALS / ATLS

Professional Experience

Essential

CCT Anaesthetics

Desirable

Demonstration of Sub speciality higher training and maintain a sub- speciality interest

Registration

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Communication

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives. Shows understanding when presented with difficult situations and can build strong effective realtionships with patients, families and colleagues
Ability to work as part of a Multidisiplinary team and effective team working

Audit & clinical Governance

Essential

Interest, Knowledge of Medical Audit and understands the principles of evidenced based audit
An understanding of principles o Clinical Governance

Desirable

Evidence of Audit participation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

Further post graduate qualifications ALS / ATLS

Professional Experience

Essential

CCT Anaesthetics

Desirable

Demonstration of Sub speciality higher training and maintain a sub- speciality interest

Registration

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Communication

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and relatives. Shows understanding when presented with difficult situations and can build strong effective realtionships with patients, families and colleagues
Ability to work as part of a Multidisiplinary team and effective team working

Audit & clinical Governance

Essential

Interest, Knowledge of Medical Audit and understands the principles of evidenced based audit
An understanding of principles o Clinical Governance

Desirable

Evidence of Audit participation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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