Job overview
WithintheTrustwearepartof Surgery CareGroup,whichincludesmostsurgicalspecialties. We have a Clinical Director responsible for the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Caredirectorate (TACC) across the Trust supported by Lead Clinicians for Intensive Care, Pain, AnaestheticsandTheatres.
Surgicalservices arelocatedprincipallyattwoacutehospitals,Yorkand Scarborough. At Scarborough Hospitalsurgical services are supported by a brand new Urgent Care Centre including both HDU and ITU capacity. The maintheatre suite comprises five theatres, in addition to which there is a separate maternity theatre. Elective surgical services at Scarborough currently include: general surgery (including emergencies),trauma,gynaecology,ENT,maxillo-facial,oralsurgery,ophthalmology and urology. We now also have a successful and expanding day unit to support this.
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a consultant inanaesthesia based at either York or Scarborough Hospital.There is a requirement toprovide cross site -working in line with current patterns within the department to supportrobust and sustainable provision of workforce in anaesthesia. Currently, all of theConsultantprovides cross-siteworkincludingon-call.
Thepostsareinitiallycontractedfor 10programmedactivitiesper week.
ThedemandsoftheAnaestheticdepartmentmeanthatcloseandongoingcollaborationwith consultant colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility insessionalprovisionis anticipated.
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director onappointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreedinline with theTrustsJob PlanningPrinciples.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached documents for full details
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All job plans are agreed in line with the Trust’s Job Planning Principles. Job plans will be reviewed annually in line with appraisals. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities, and external commitments.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
9. Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
10. Entry on Specialist Register or within a reasonable time period of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT in Anaesthesia
11. Substantive experience working in the NHS
Desirable criteria
12. MD or equivalent Higher Degree
13. Post CCT fellowship
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential criteria
14. Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
15. Ability to teach clinical skills
16. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
17. Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
18. Ability to critically review research
Desirable criteria
19. Postgraduate Medical Education certification
20. Organisation of postgraduate education courses
21. Publications in peer review journals
Personal Development Drive
Essential criteria
22. Commitment to continuing professional development and further post-graduate education
Problem Solving
Essential criteria
23. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Leadership
Essential criteria
24. Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
25. Capable of building trust and confidence
26. Strategic thinker
27. Enquiring, critical approach to work
28. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
29. Familiarity with issues surrounding organisation and development
30. Ability to organise and manage departmental targets
Desirable criteria
31. Experience of leading and managing clinical and non- clinical teams
Team Work
Essential criteria
32. Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
33. Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
34. Ability to work in a multi- disciplinary team
35. Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services.
Communication
Essential criteria
36. Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self-Awareness
Essential criteria
37. Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
38. Seeks new and better ways to do things
Ability to work under pressure
Essential criteria
39. An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
40. Can be reflective rather than reactive
41. Can seek appropriate information and support
Clinical Practice/ Competence
Essential criteria
42. Clinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
43. Subspecialist experience in areas, complementary to those existing with the department
44. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
45. Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
46. Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
47. Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service