This is a 10 Programmed Activities (PA’s) post including on call duties and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA’s). With mutual agreement it can be extended to 12 PAs. At The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital there is also extensive elective and emergency theatre activity, so wide experience in general anaesthesia for a variety of surgical disciplines is essential. Full specialist registration with the GMC and possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) are requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to participate in the general on call anaesthesia service covering both New Cross Hospital and Cannock Chase Hospital.
Working for our organisation
Staff are expected to cover the general on-call rota which includes being on-call for new cross and second on-call.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To assist the lead in the development of general anaesthesia services according to those agreed in the job plan.
* Have the expertise to take lead in decision making about the suitability of high-risk patients.
* Have the skills required to manage general anaesthetic services, ensuring that they are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Benefiting both patients and the organisation.
* Lead in developing and showcasing general anaesthesia modules in line with the RCoA curriculum.
* Develop local services and practice using appropriate quality improvement projects.
* To provide anaesthetic services according to those agreed in the Job Plan and to take on-going responsibility for patients under your care
* To co-operate with the other (general) consultant anaesthetists to cover for annual, study and professional leave.
* To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
* To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
* To actively engage in planning and delivering developments in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Directorate for the Trust.
* To develop & maintain such special skills and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development of the necessary anaesthesia skills as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan).
Person specification
Educational Qualifications
* CCT in anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview. FRCA or equivalent. At least 6 months advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia or equivalent
* MRCP or equivalent. ALS certification (or equivalent).
Experience
* Comprehensive experience in anaesthesia for DGH-type surgical specialties.
* Comprehensive, recent experience in anaesthesia relevant to job plan e.g. advanced airway/ regional blocks.
Flexible Working - As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.
Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.
Sponsorship - Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. As of 1 January 2021, free movement ended and the UK introduced a points-based immigration system. Further information is available regarding two types of visa; Health Care Visa https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job and Skilled worker visa https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Dr John Dyer Job title Clinical Director Email address johndyer1@nhs.net Telephone number 01902 695559 Additional information
Interested individuals are invited to contact Dr John Dyer, Clinical Director of the Anaesthesia, Peri-operative and Pain medicine directorate or Mandeep Chana, CCSD Group Manager via 01902 695559.
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