Main duties of the job
* Provide high quality anaesthetic care for both elective and emergency surgical patients.
* Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
* Agree to be available within 30 minutes for emergencies that necessitate consultant input.
* Out-of-hours non-residential on-call cover will include both emergency theatre and maternity theatre and may include the need to anaesthetise young children. Currently, consultants also cover ITU while on-call. We anticipate this will change in the future.
* Help to develop evidence based local treatment policies, to guide best clinical care.
* Develop clinical leadership, quality improvement and educational roles at an early stage.
* Work within the clinical governance framework.
* Maintain professional competencies and development.
* Except in emergencies, or where otherwise agreed with your manager, fulfil the duties, responsibilities and programmed activities set out in your Job Plan, as reviewed from time to time.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Qualifications
* Medical Degree and Royal College membership, or equivalent.
* Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of applying.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights
* An appropriate higher degree or qualification (MD, PhD or equivalent).
Experience
* Depth and breadth of clinical experience in Anaesthesia.
* Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department.
* Experience at consultant / locum consultant level.
Additional Criteria
* Provide high quality anaesthetic care for both elective and emergency surgical patients.
* Provide dedicated non-residential on-call cover (with internal cover).
* Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
* Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach.
* Ability to lead and develop the service.
* Evidence of involvement in a research project in the last 2 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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