Overview
We are seeking a substantive Consultant in Anaethesia and Intensive Medicine to join our modern ITU/HDU at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality care across a wide and complex case mix, within a supportive and forward-looking team. With excellent facilities, strong links across medical and surgical specialties, and a commitment to innovation, education, and patient-centred care, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to shape the future of a developing service.
Conditions of application and equal opportunities
Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system, and by completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result in your offer being withdrawn.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizens and a key value for all employed to the service.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Role and duties
There is a 10 weekly rolling job plan associated with this post. ITU and on-call duties are delivered during the first five weeks with a shift pattern consisting of 12.5- and 8-hour days, and night shifts where DCC is from 8pm to 11pm with on call from home thereafter.
For consultants with subspecialty in Anaesthetics, the job plan includes approximately 3 weeks of an average of 6 theatre sessions per week, which include various specialties including general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, urology, and plastic surgery.
The appointee is expected to offer some flexibility in these sessions, although the theatre rota will generally be produced up to 4 weeks in advance, and it is normal practice to allocate appointees regular lists to allow for the development of team building, specific skill sets relating to areas of interest and ongoing working relationships.
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