Job overview
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics at Bedford Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post & the appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service for Consultants (2003).
The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking & enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 24 consultants.
The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. The current Vascular surgical unit (regional Centre for Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes) will be relocated to the Luton site in 2025.
The department is supported by a 12 bedded Critical Care unit, the capacity of which is determined by the staffing numbers. The Trust now has dedicated robotic (Da Vinci) lists for Colorectal, Urology & Gynaecological surgery.
Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialties.
The post will involve supervision of trainees. The 2023 GMC survey shows good overall satisfaction by trainees placed at Bedford Hospital.
Main duties of the job
• To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients
• To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.
• To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.
• To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
Desirable criteria
2. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR
Qualifications
Essential criteria
3. MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
4. FRCA or equivalent
Desirable criteria
5. Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
6. Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
7. Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics
8. Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
9. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Desirable criteria
10. Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
11. Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
Desirable criteria
12. Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential criteria
13. Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Desirable criteria
14. Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Research
Essential criteria
15. Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
Desirable criteria
16. Trained in GCP Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Essential criteria
17. Ability to advise on efficient running of services
18. Ability to lead within the department when required
Desirable criteria
19. Attendance of a management course
20. Evidence of management experience
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
21. Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
22. Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
23. Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
24. Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
25. Fit to undertake the role
Applicant requirements
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.