The postholder will undertake anaesthetic duties in cardiothoracic theatres, cardiothoracic critical care, and cardiology. The successful candidate will work a flexible, rolling rota with cardiothoracic anaesthetic colleagues and participate in the on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement appointment to join a dynamic team of specialised Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists at our tertiary centre. The successful candidate will deliver anaesthesiology for a wide range of cardiology and cardiothoracic procedures, including trans-oesophageal echocardiography, and will provide direct care in the integrated cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
The successful applicant will be part of a 1:10 24/7 cardiothoracic on-call rota serving a population of over 1 million. We are ideally looking for an applicant with a broad range of anaesthetic and intensive care skills.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, established in 1994, is a major acute Trust providing comprehensive services for Wolverhampton, the Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire, and Shropshire. It became a Cancer Centre in 1997, the 4th Regional Heart & Lung Centre in 2004/05, and a Bowel Screening Centre in 2006. It is the largest teaching hospital in the Black Country, training around 130 medical students from the University of Birmingham Medical School, and offers training for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals through links with the University of Wolverhampton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Provide cardiac and thoracic anaesthetic services in conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues.
2. Participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, including providing telephone advice and managing major incidents.
3. Cover for colleagues during leave periods.
4. Engage in medical audit and research as appropriate.
5. Ensure compliance with clinical governance requirements.
6. Ensure effective communication channels for hospital staff involved in patient care.
7. Supervise and manage junior medical staff, including teaching, examinations, and accreditation duties.
8. Assist in the management of the division, including resource allocation and service development.
9. Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, including staff management and financial instructions.
10. Meet clinical governance standards in collaboration with colleagues.
11. Take responsibility for personal health and safety, reporting hazards as necessary.
12. Perform any other duties deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential qualifications required.
Experience
Minimum essential experience required.
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Reference: 225-DIV1-7075223
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