Job overview
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia
UHL is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. We serve the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and specialist services over a much wider area.
Applications are invited for enthusiastic and highly motivated Locum Consultants in Anaesthesia to join our expanding team at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
If you are ambitious about what you do and strive to improve patient experience, bring your dedication and determination here and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care.
This is a full time post for 12 months, with many of our previous post holders progressing to substantive positions within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
* To provide Consultant Anaesthetic cover for anaesthesia, elective and emergency surgery at UHL including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
* To participate in an Anaesthetic On-Call Rota and/or weekend emergency or trauma cover.
* To support the provision of consultant delivered perioperative care.
* Deliver a high quality anaesthetic service, supporting the department with a positive attitude towards flexible working.
* Supervise and train junior anaesthetists.
* Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
* Take part in pre assessment and high risk clinics.
* Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate, research and administration.
* Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
* To work flexibly to help cover the workload of the CMG.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
* high-quality care for all
* being a great place to work
* partnerships for impact
* research and education excellence
We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare.
Our strategy is underpinned by values which we expect to be part of daily practice:
* we are compassionate
* we are proud
* we are inclusive
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energy to make a bigger difference for the people we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
* Provision of a safe and efficient anaesthetic service for elective and emergency care at UHL, including preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
* Participation in the Consultant Anaesthetist non-resident on-call rota and weekend resident rota.
* Support for the Consultant-delivered Perioperative Medicine Service.
* Flexibility to support the workload and cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
* Participation in service development and business planning with other Consultants, the CMG, and local GPs and commissioners.
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff in line with local policies
* Teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required; contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education locally and nationally.
* Participation in teaching and training of junior staff; supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff; acting as a training supervisor where appropriate.
* Participation in medical audit, Clinical Governance processes, and CPD with attendance at governance meetings mandatory.
* Maintain duties to the highest standards in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and current quality initiatives.
* Continuing medical education; study leave is provided where appropriate.
* Completion of required induction and competence programmes; maintain CPD for revalidation and annual appraisal, with mandatory training.
* Adhere to Trust corporate and directorate induction requirements.
* If applicable, indicate if you require a flexible working arrangement to support personal circumstances.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* Full GMC registration
* MB, BS or equivalent
* Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of interview, or fulfil requirements for CESR and be working towards this
* FRCA or equivalent
* Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations
* Higher degree such as MSc, MD or equivalent
Experience / Clinical Skills
* Fully trained in Anaesthesia
* Excellent clinical skills and experience to meet all aspects of the Job Plan
* Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Communication Skills
* Demonstrable written and spoken English sufficient for effective communication with patients and colleagues
* Empathetic and able to consider others’ perspectives
* Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Equality & Diversity
* Commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs
Analytical and Judgement skills
* Willingness to work as part of a team and share administrative responsibilities
* Awareness of Service Development issues
Teaching
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate learners
* Evidence of training for teaching and teaching efficacy
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment in the specialty
Research & Audit
* Related training and research interests
* Experience in and commitment to medical audit
* Published research in a relevant field
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; vacancies may close before the published closing date if applications are sufficient.
Please check the email account you supplied as part of your application for updates following the closing date, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds that match the job criteria.
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 inform the recruitment team.
UHL supports flexible working where practicable and appropriate to service needs.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and DBS disclosure requirements; a disclosure will be sought where applicable.
The Trust will cover the DBS cost initially and deduction will be made from salary over three months.
Covid-19 vaccination is encouraged; staff may be required to undergo risk assessment as part of pre-employment checks to ensure safety for staff and patients.
UHL is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to developing a workforce representative of the communities we serve.
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