Overview
The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a broad range of surgical specialties on site, including colorectal, hepato‑biliary, vascular, major head & neck, orthopaedics and trauma. Children over 6 months old will also receive anaesthesia. The role includes a job plan of 10.2 PA per week, with 1.5 PA for SPA, 1.2 PA for DCC attributable to on‑call and six sessions for anaesthetic services (1.25 PA per list). On‑call duties are a 1:11 basis (1.2 PA per week) alternated between the Blackburn and Burnley sites – Blackburn is the acute site with ED and all general emergencies; Burnley is for obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies. Teaching and training are high priorities; the department takes trainees from the North West School of Anaesthesia and all Consultants are expected to contribute to teaching.
Job Responsibilities
The role covers anaesthesia across the listed specialties, with responsibilities that include:
* Delivering anaesthetic care to colorectal, hepato‑biliary, vascular, major head & neck, orthopaedic and trauma patients
* Providing anaesthesia for paediatric patients over 6 months old
* Managing on‑call duties on a 1:11 rota across Blackburn and Burnley sites
* Participating in teaching and training of trainees, junior staff supervision, and service development
Essential Criteria
* Full registration with the General Medical Council
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register or admission to register within six months
* Previous NHS experience
* Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff effectively, respectfully and with empathy
* Experience of supervising junior staff
* Ability to lead the development of services and promote best practice amongst colleagues
* Ability to work in a team with evidence of such
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Desirable Criteria
* A higher qualification such as M.D. or MSc
* APLS/ATLS certification
* Experience in hepato‑biliary anaesthesia
* Higher level training in paediatric anaesthesia
* Experience in vascular anaesthesia
* Experience and interest in peri‑operative anaesthesia, advanced airway management and goal‑directed fluid therapy
* Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to teaching within the Trust
* Clinical supervisor status
* Understanding of the need for quality in health care
* Awareness of basic research methods
* Familiarity with evidence‑based practice
* Experience in audit during general professional and higher specialist training
* Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship, and organization of educational meetings
* Educational supervisor status
* Evidence of involvement in quality improvement projects
* Previous research projects or publications in peer‑reviewed journals
* Good Clinical Practice training
* Commitment to lifelong learning
* Membership of appropriate postgraduate societies
* IT skills and understanding of current NHS management systems, clinical governance and risk management
* Attendance at management meetings and appropriate management courses
* Previous participation in a management role
* Experience in appraisal and mentoring
* Attendance at workshops such as Death/Bereavement or Breaking News and counselling courses
EEO Statement
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of staff and operates a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. It aims to protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first‑class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. The Trust seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities it serves and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including BAME communities. Appointments are made on merit.
Salary and Working Hours
* The advertised salary is for full time hours. If the post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro‑rated.
* For posts on Agenda for Change pay‑scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Application Process
* Shortlisting is completed anonymously; candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria.
* The vacancy may close before the closing date if sufficient applications have been received; early application is advised.
* Applicants should check the email account used to apply for updates.
* Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) checks are required for controlled or regulated activity; the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure is £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure £27.38. The Trust may pass the DBS check cost to the applicant.
* Bank workers must pay the DBS fee in full at the time of employment checks.
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