Job summary
A full time Consultant in Anaesthesia is required to meet the demand for Anaesthetic services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This will be based at Harrogate District Hospital. This is a new post to join the existing 19 Consultants and 15 SAS doctors in Anaesthesia, with an opportunity to develop further sub-speciality interest in perioperative medicine. There might also be the opportunity to take on management responsibilities and work with the senior management team. The newly appointed Consultant will take part in the out-of-hours Generalist Consultant in Anaesthesia on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to elective operating lists for patients aged 2 years and above (including, but not limited to, preoperative assessment, intraoperative care and postoperative prescriptions).
Provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to patients presenting acutely and requiring anaesthesia input.
Provision of clinics as specified in the job plan.
Support for the Trust's various medical emergency teams (for example, adult and paediatric 'crash' teams, and the trauma team).
Provision of on-call anaesthesia cover for the acute theatre, Delivery Suite and paediatric critical care (in conjunction with the on-call Paediatric Consultant and paediatric retrieval service, Embrace).
Compliance with national guidelines (for example, NICE and RCoA).
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed job description and person specification.
For further information please contact
Will Emery - Consultant Anaesthetist/Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics & Day Surgery
will.emery@nhs.net
Dr Chunda Sri-Chandana - Consultant Anaesthetist and Care Group Lead
chunda.sri-chandana@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed job description and person specification.
For further information please contact
Will Emery - Consultant Anaesthetist/Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics & Day Surgery
will.emery@nhs.net
Dr Chunda Sri-Chandana - Consultant Anaesthetist and Care Group Lead
chunda.sri-chandana@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- ALS or ATLS
Desirable
- Instructor for ALS or ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team, including senior trainees
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journal(s)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- ALS or ATLS
Desirable
- Instructor for ALS or ATLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
- Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team, including senior trainees
Research
Essential
- Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journal(s)
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).
