The department of anaesthetics works across the Trust, although all Consultants have a site base for their on-call. There is an expectation that all anaesthetists will be willing and able to work sessions in both hospitals to enable all to maintain a full range of anaesthetic skills. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work at West Cumberland Hospital one day per fortnight. The case mix and anaesthetic on-calls are different at both sites and consequently are described separately.
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetic department provides a service for elective and emergency surgery, intensive and high dependency care, maternity, acute and chronic pain, pre-assessment and resuscitation described in more detail below. The Anaesthetic department currently works a flexible rota. Areas of clinical interest, in terms of clinical theatre sessions, can be agreed and fixed within job planning. Fixed days of working may be discussed with the clinical director through the Trust's Flexible working policy.
Theatres
The Anaesthetic department at CIC provides Anaesthetic services for elective surgery in 6 inpatient, and 3 day surgery theatres, as well as a separate NCEPOD theatre and obstetric theatre. Post Covid, we have widened the use day case theatres with flexibility for in patients. In terms of emergency cover, the department provides Anaesthetic services for 24/7 emergency operating theatre and obstetrics. On occasion, there is requirement to work in support of ICU colleagues, such as facilitating inter-hospital transfer. The Clinical Director for Anaesthetics is Dr Geetanjali Verma.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
* Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
* Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
* Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Desirable
* Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
* Other relevant postgraduate qualification
* Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
* Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD in intensive care
* On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
* Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
* Ability to organise workload efficiently
* A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
Desirable
* A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Experience
Essential
* High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Desirable
* Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
Research and Teaching Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Desirable
* Publications in peer reviewed journals.
* Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.
Personality and Disposition
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Personal circumstances
Essential
* See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
* Able to participate in on- call and emergency cover.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
* Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital
Benefits
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working Scheme
* NHS Discounts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Relocation assistance
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
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