Job summary
We are seeking a new substantive Consultant Anaesthetist colleague to join our friendly and proactive department at Ipswich Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT). This post has been developed as we expand our permanent workforce as well as bring new consultants to our team following retirements. In addition, we are in the process of reforming obstetric facilities on-site as well as expanding our whole main theatre suite with a mixture of brand new expansion (Elective Surgical Hub) theatres and refurbishment of existing theatres. We are a strong and supportive department and are looking for a long term colleague, who can bring their own skills and attributes to the department.
Main duties of the job
The initial job plan will involve a variety of specialties, particularly major general/urology, orthopaedics/trauma surgery. Details will be negotiated on acceptance of the post. Colleagues with a specialist interest that aligns with the department's service development are encouraged to adapt their job plan as opportunities arise.
The post will be based at Ipswich Hospital, with potential to diversify your job plan with sessions at Colchester Hospital in the future. It will include non-resident on call duties in theatres and the obstetric anaesthetic service at Ipswich.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will share in the rota of Consultant cover for out-of-hours Anaesthesia/Obstetric Anaesthesia and, on the basis of mutually agreed arrangements, provide emergency cover for colleagues taking authorised periods of leave. New consultants will join the night only on call rota, currently 1:16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will share in the rota of Consultant cover for out-of-hours Anaesthesia/Obstetric Anaesthesia and, on the basis of mutually agreed arrangements, provide emergency cover for colleagues taking authorised periods of leave. New consultants will join the night only on call rota, currently 1:16.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Possession of technical skills required for anaesthesia
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Team worker
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of taking part in teaching of junior trainees or multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of NHS management structure
Desirable
- Current ALS and EPLS or APLS
- Instructor status in any resuscitation course
- Advanced training in areas relevant to proposed job plan or those areas we are seeking to develop further (discussion at pre-interview visiting)
- Achievement of RCoA higher training modules relevant to consultant post in a large district general anaesthesia (e.g. general, orthopaedic, regional, obstetrics or peri-operative medicine
- Experience working at NHS consultant level as an anaesthetist
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level
- Evidence of strong positive feedback for teaching
- Evidence of some management training, e.g. attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification
- Successful QI work presented as poster or oral presentation at regional or national level.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Possession of technical skills required for anaesthesia
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Team worker
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of taking part in teaching of junior trainees or multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of NHS management structure
Desirable
- Current ALS and EPLS or APLS
- Instructor status in any resuscitation course
- Advanced training in areas relevant to proposed job plan or those areas we are seeking to develop further (discussion at pre-interview visiting)
- Achievement of RCoA higher training modules relevant to consultant post in a large district general anaesthesia (e.g. general, orthopaedic, regional, obstetrics or peri-operative medicine
- Experience working at NHS consultant level as an anaesthetist
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level
- Evidence of strong positive feedback for teaching
- Evidence of some management training, e.g. attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification
- Successful QI work presented as poster or oral presentation at regional or national level.
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).
