Job summary
Consultant in anaesthesia
We are seeking to recruit Consultants in Anaesthesia based at York Hospital Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust provides acute hospital services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles. We manage ten hospital sites, 1,127 beds (including day cases) and have a workforce of over 8,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community. Our main sites are in York and Scarborough.
Base hospital: York
Within the Trust we are part of Care Group 3, which includes most surgical specialties. We have a Clinical Director responsible for the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care directorate (TACC) across the Trust. We also have in support Lead Clinicians for Intensive Care, Anaesthetics and Theatres.
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a consultant in anaesthesia based at either York or Scarborough Hospital. There is a requirement to provide cross site -working in line with current patterns within the department to support robust and sustainable provision of workforce in anaesthesia. Currently, all of the Consultant provides cross-site work including on-call.
10 Programmed Activities with the option of up to an additional 2 PAs at the discretion of the department.
Main duties of the job
The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with consultant colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated.
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
Job plans will be reviewed annually in line with appraisals. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 for full time posts, taking the maximum total to 12. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on at least an annual basis.
A core 1.25 PAs of SPA time is provided per week for consultant and SAS grades to ensure on going core professional development and QI work. There is opportunity to increase this amount where need arises and in line with departmental requirements.
About us
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oHold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- oHold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
- oEntry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT in Anaesthesia
- oSubstantive experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree
- oPost CCT fellowship
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- oAbility to teach clinical skills
- oExperience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- oExperience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- oAbility to critically review research
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Medical Education certification
- oOrganisation of postgraduate education courses
- oPublications in peer review journals
Leadership
Essential
- oCapable of building trust and confidence
- oStrategic thinker
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
- oFamiliarity with issues surrounding organisation and development
- oAbility to organise and manage departmental targets
Desirable
- oExperience of leading and managing clinical and non-clinical teams
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- oClinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- oAbility to anaesthetise for all types of theatre work within the Trust, including obstetrics
- oDemonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- oKnowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
Team Work
Essential
- oWorks effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- oCo-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- oWillingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services.
Communication
Essential
- oCommunicates with and relates to others effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- oAn ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- oCan be reflective rather than reactive
- oCan seek appropriate information and support
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- oClinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- oSubspecialist experience in the area of specialist interest, ideally complementary to those existing with the department
- oDemonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- oKnowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- oIs able to work effectively in spite of pressures
- oWorks diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
Work ethic
Essential
- oIs positive and well-motivated
- oTakes responsibility for delivering results
- oAdheres to high ethical standards
- oPersonal Time Management skills
- oContributes to improving patient's experience
Patient experience
Essential
- oInvolves patients in decisions about their care
- oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- oUnderstands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oHold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- oHold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
- oEntry on Specialist Register or within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT in Anaesthesia
- oSubstantive experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- oMD or equivalent Higher Degree
- oPost CCT fellowship
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- oAbility to teach clinical skills
- oExperience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
- oExperience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
- oAbility to critically review research
Desirable
- oPostgraduate Medical Education certification
- oOrganisation of postgraduate education courses
- oPublications in peer review journals
Leadership
Essential
- oCapable of building trust and confidence
- oStrategic thinker
- oEnquiring, critical approach to work
- oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
- oFamiliarity with issues surrounding organisation and development
- oAbility to organise and manage departmental targets
Desirable
- oExperience of leading and managing clinical and non-clinical teams
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- oClinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- oAbility to anaesthetise for all types of theatre work within the Trust, including obstetrics
- oDemonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- oKnowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
Team Work
Essential
- oWorks effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
- oCo-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
- oAbility to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- oWillingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services.
Communication
Essential
- oCommunicates with and relates to others effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Essential
- oAn ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
- oCan be reflective rather than reactive
- oCan seek appropriate information and support
Clinical practice/competence
Essential
- oClinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
- oSubspecialist experience in the area of specialist interest, ideally complementary to those existing with the department
- oDemonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
- oKnowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
- oIs able to work effectively in spite of pressures
- oWorks diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service
Work ethic
Essential
- oIs positive and well-motivated
- oTakes responsibility for delivering results
- oAdheres to high ethical standards
- oPersonal Time Management skills
- oContributes to improving patient's experience
Patient experience
Essential
- oInvolves patients in decisions about their care
- oAbility to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- oDemonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- oUnderstands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
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
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).
