Job Overview Due to a resignation of the previous postholder, we are currently advertising for a Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist. This post is for 10 programmed activities. The post holder will be expected to participate in a 1:10 on-call rota. A breakdown of the draft job plan for the post is included in the information pack. The post offers the opportunity to work in a small, ACSA accredited department in an award winning hospital in an area of outstanding natural beauty within the heart of England in the rolling countryside near Skipton and Ilkley, close to the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team of Consultants and will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the Department of Anaesthesia at Airedale Hospital. Applicants must – be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK. (If you are a trainee, currently on a UK training programme, and are not yet on the specialist register, please provide details of your expected CCT date on your application form) Or be an associate specialist within the UK and able to demonstrate ability to work at consultant level via CV and interview. The initial job plan is for 10 PA’s with opportunity for extra PA’s (up to 12 in total). Time is allocated within job plans for any additional responsibilities in addition to SPA time. Professional leave is available for additional responsibilities in addition to study leave. Working for our organisation Our award winning hospital is also in an award winning location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance. Yorkshire has recently been voted as the third best region in the world by Lonely Planet, and our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside. The successful applicant will join a team of enthusiastic anaesthetists who can offer expertise and training in Regional Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Leadership and Sustainability, Quality Improvement, and Perioperative Medicine. The department has recently been awarded Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) having been commended by ACSA in many aspects including team communication, simulation training and Specialty Doctor career development. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Please refer to the full job description & person specification attached within the advert For candidates interested in a joint ICU and Anaesthesia post, please apply via the Consultant in Intensive Care advert that is out alongside this post Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria MBBS or equivalent GMC Registration FRCA or FFARCS or equivalent Desirable criteria Higher academic qualifications ATLS / ALS / APLS / PALS Attendance at recognised management course Intermediate/Advanced level ICM or Obstetrics Teaching qualification Experience Essential criteria Be on the GMC Specialist Register or be no more than six months from receiving CCT at interview date or SAS/AS signed off by CD to work at Consultant level Thorough understanding of the NHS Constitution and its implications Desirable criteria Management & leadership experience Skills Essential criteria Wide general experience of anaesthesia including perioperative medicine and obstetrics Ability to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota Evidence of clear/lucid written skills Experience of teaching and supervision of postgraduate trainees Experience of working in multi-disciplinary team Desirable criteria Experience of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing IT skills Other Attributes Essential criteria Ability and willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Evidence of involvement in quality improvement initiatives Desirable criteria Attendance at “training the trainers” course Attendance at assessment and appraisal course Presentations at regional/national conferences