Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia
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The post is for 10 PAs which includes 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs, including 1 PA for on‑call. The post holder will be part of the general on‑call rota (1 in 16, class A) and will take part in lists allocated to general paediatric anaesthesia. The majority of lists are allocated 1.25 DCC PAs to allow for pre‑ and post‑operative clinical activity. In line with current Trust policy this post includes 1.5 PA core supporting professional activities (SPA). Additional SPA is subject to negotiation for activities such as educational supervision, research, Trust management positions, and service development.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Take part in theatre sessions and participate in the theatre management team’s regular reviews of sessions.
* Respond to the high demand for emergency surgery; unallocated theatre time may be reallocated to accommodate emergencies during normal working hours.
Teaching & Academic Role
* Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Develop research interests in your area of expertise.
Managerial Responsibilities
* Supervise junior staff.
* Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
* Take an active role in service review and development.
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
* Participate in CPD activities for which financial support is available.
* Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
* Take part in the clinical governance programme.
About Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust provides care for more than 275,000 children and young people each year, making it one of the biggest and busiest children’s hospitals in Europe. Care is delivered on our main site in Liverpool, in patients’ homes and communities, and at other hospitals across the North of England. Our state‑of‑the‑art hospital opened in October 2015 and has won many prestigious industry awards. Our highly professional, skilled staff are among the best clinicians in their field worldwide and are noted for their compassion and dedication. The Trust achieved a ‘Good’ overall rating and an ‘Outstanding’ in “Caring” from the Care Quality Commission.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care (Industry)
Further Information & Contact
* Name: Graeme Seddon | Job Title: Service Manager | Email: graeme.seddon@alderhey.nhs.uk
* Dr William Gauntlett – Consultant Anaesthetist / Joint Clinical Lead | Email: William.Gauntlett@alderhey.nhs.uk
* Dr Radha Ravi – Consultant Anaesthetist / Joint Clinical Lead | Email: Radha.Ravi@alderhey.nhs.uk
* Mr Matthew Upton – General Manager, Surgical Division | Email: Matthew.Upton@alderhey.nhs.uk
Patients' age range: 0–19 years old.
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