Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist (with an interest in Critical Care) to support anaesthesia and critical care services across oncological specialties. The position includes anaesthetic sessions for oncological surgery and radiotherapy, and on‑call cover for the Oncological Critical Care Unit (OCCU). OCCU is an 8‑beded critical care unit that provides Level 2 and Level 3 support for oncology, haematology and major general surgery patients. There may also be opportunities to support paediatric anaesthesia for proton beam therapy.
The post is a 10‑PA job plan with 7.5 PA for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2.5 PA for Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA). The on‑call commitment is 1:8 (with plans to move to 1:10) and is solely for critical care. A separate theatre on‑call rota covers emergency surgery.
The Consultant will work with local managers and professional colleagues, share administrative duties, and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures.
Job responsibilities
• Provide anaesthesia for patients undergoing oncological surgery and radiotherapy.
• Deliver out‑of‑hours critical care support for the OCCU and wider hospital.
• Review and agree a job plan with the Joint Clinical Directors for Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
• Participate in the department’s dynamic expansion and development opportunities.
• Support daytime critical care and other services as required.
Job Plan PA Summary
* Total PAs: 10
* Direct Clinical Care (DCC): 7.5
* Elective Theatre Lists (average weekly): 5.3
* Critical Care On‑Call Cover (average weekly): 2.2
* Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA): 2.5
* Supervision role (minimum 0.25): 0.25
* On‑call commitments: 1:8 rota with 2.2 PA allocation and 5% on‑call supplement; plan to reduce to 1:10 with 3% supplement.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
* FRCA or equivalent
* ALS
* GMC registration with licence to practice; entry on the Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR.
Qualifications – Desirable
* FFICM, EDIC or equivalent
* Additional postgraduate qualification (MRCP, MD, etc.)
* Extended complementary skills (e.g., Echo/US accreditation)
* Post‑graduate prizes
* GMC Specialist Registration in Intensive Care Medicine via CCT or CESR within 6 months.
Experience – Essential
* Experience in anaesthesia/critical care
* Experience working in an NHS setting
Experience – Desirable
* Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
Teaching – Essential
* Postgraduate and undergraduate teaching experience
* Evidence of GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
* Active participation in teaching and training of medical and para‑medical colleagues
Teaching – Desirable
* Undergraduate course and curriculum development
* Evidence of GMC standards as an educational supervisor
* Extensive formal experience in medical education, including regional teaching
* Formal educational qualification/postgraduate educational qualification
* Life‑support course instructor
Other Skills – Essential
* Good organisational and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Industry enthusiasm and flexibility
* Membership of appropriate professional societies and knowledge of up‑to‑date literature
Other Skills – Desirable
* Leadership qualities and reflective practice
* Good understanding of NHS management structures
* Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
* Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia/critical care
Desired domicile within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.
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