Job overview
We have 2 Consultant Anaesthetist post available, 1 Scarborough based and 1 York Based.
Within the Trust we are part of Surgery Care Group, which includes most surgical specialties. We have a Clinical Director responsible for the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care directorate (TACC) across the Trust supported by Lead Clinicians for Intensive Care, Pain, Anaesthetics and Theatres.
Surgical services are located principally at two acute hospitals, York and Scarborough. At Scarborough Hospital surgical services are supported by a brand new Urgent Care Centre including both HDU and ITU capacity. The main theatre suite comprises five theatres, in addition to which there is a separate maternity theatre. Elective surgical services at Scarborough currently include: general surgery (including emergencies), trauma, gynaecology, ENT, maxillo-facial, oral surgery, ophthalmology and urology. We now also have a successful and expanding day unit to support this
Main duties of the job
It is envisaged that the post holder will carry out their duties as a consultant in anaesthesia based at either York or Scarborough Hospital. There is a requirement to provide cross site -working in line with current patterns within the department to support robust and sustainable provision of workforce in anaesthesia. Currently, all of the Consultant provides cross-site work including on-call.
The posts are initially contracted for 10 programmed activities per week.
The demands of the Anaesthetic department mean that close and ongoing collaboration with consultant colleagues is required. A degree of mutual two-way flexibility in sessional provision is anticipated.
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the clinical director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All jobs plans are agreed in line with the Trusts Job Planning Principles.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached documents for full details
Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director on appointment and will become operational on commencement. All job plans are agreed in line with the Trust’s Job Planning Principles. Job plans will be reviewed annually in line with appraisals. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant’s typical working pattern, duties and responsibilities. It will cover all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities, and external commitments.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
9. Hold a license to practise with the General Medical Council
10. Entry on the relevant GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) Or CESR
Mentoring and Teaching
Essential criteria
11. Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
12. Ability to teach clinical skills
13. Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
14. Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
15. Ability to critically review research
Personal Development Drive
Essential criteria
16. Commitment to continuing professional development and further post-graduate education
Problem Solving
Essential criteria
17. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
Leadership
Essential criteria
18. Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
19. Capable of building trust and confidence
20. Strategic thinker
21. Enquiring, critical approach to work
22. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local regional or national levels
23. Familiarity with issues surrounding organization and development
24. Ability to organize and manage departmental targets
Team Work
Essential criteria
25. Works effectively with others towards shared goals welcoming diverse perspectives
26. Co-operate with colleagues from all disciplines
27. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
28. Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services
Communication
Essential criteria
29. Communicates with and relates to others effectively
Self Awareness
Essential criteria
30. Is open to different ideas and is willing to learn and develop
31. Seeks new and better ways to do thing
Ability to work under Pressure
Essential criteria
32. An ability to cope with stressful situations in a calm and practical way
33. Can be reflective rather then reactive
34. Can seek appropriate information and support
Clinical Practice/Competence
Essential criteria
35. Clinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
36. Subspecialist experience in areas, complementary to those existing with the department
37. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
38. Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
39. Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
40. Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality service