Job overview
We are looking for two enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetists to join our friendly team, working in a fantastic area of the country between the South Downs and the Sea.
Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation as well as an excellent exam success rate. We have a flourishing and well respected MTI programme. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills across a broad range of specialties in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Provision of elective clinical anaesthesia for a wide range of specialties (sub-specialty interests encouraged) incl.:
Major colorectal
General surgery – incl. non-tertiary upper GI
Gynaecology
Breast
ENT (incl. cancer diagnostic work and routine paediatrics)
Urology (incl. nephrectomy)
Maxillofacial
Ophthalmology ECT
General Day Surgery Procedures
Preoperative assessment
Provision of emergency workload (1:12; see below)
Non –resident on-call supporting General theatre and Obstetrics residents/SAS grade doctors. There is a separate Critical Care Consultant cover out of hours with whom you will liaise closely to provide a comprehensive on-call service
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding this post please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. FRCA or its recognised equivalent
3. Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthesia or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)ce and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Degree
5. FFICM OR DICM OR EDICM
6. ATLS/APLS/ALS
7. Subspecialty interest in bariatric anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
8. •Advanced training/special interest area relevant to job plan
9. •Deliver safe and effective perioperative care to patients under going complex general surgical procedures
10. •Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
11. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
12. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable criteria
13. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
14. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
15. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
16. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
17. Research experience
18. Publications
19. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
20. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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