consultant Nottingham, England
Job description
Consultant
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and committed Obstetric Anaesthetist? Are you looking to apply for a substantive post in an friendly, well supported Unit? Then this could be the perfect job for you.
NUH is looking to recruit 2 Substantive Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist. We have a tertiary referral obstetric unit with about 9000 deliveries a year and are a regional centre for the management of women diagnosed with abnormally invasive placentas. The job would include a regular long days covering obstetrics, elective section lists and participation in a dedicated obstetric on call rota covering either the QMC or City campuses. You would be well supported by your colleagues and this would include having a consultant buddy when you start on the on call rota. Outside of obstetrics you will have the opportunity to undertake anaesthetic activities in a wide range specialties – if you have a particular interest outside of obstetrics we would aim to support this.
Main duties of the job
This job role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to experience the full range of services within the obstetric analgesia team at Nottingham University Hospitals.
The appointee will be expected to fulfil the duties with the agreed Job Plan.
The appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.
Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency anaesthetic service.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
Working for our organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust was created by the merger of Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital. There are Anaesthetic Departments based at each campus, both are large and active departments which have close operational links. The Anaesthetic Departments are also integrated with the Critical Care and Pain Management Services, which with Theatres form the Clinical Support Division (CSD).
The Divisional Director for CSD is Dr Thea De Beer and Acute Pathway Lead (comprising Theatres, Anaesthesia & Critical Care) is Dr Hannah Sycamore. There is, in addition, a Head of Service on each campus; Dr Sumera Hussain at the City campus and Dr Chris Harber at the QMC campus.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
The person appointed will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time to the duties of the post and give them priority at all times.
The main duties of the role is to provide anaesthetic service working alongside the obstetric team and expectant mothers.
The role will include regular theatre sessions covering the emergency obstetric theatres and the elective program. There are flexible Pas within the job plan and if the successful candidate has a specialist interest in other areas then we would look to support this.
There is a requirement to be part of an on call rota.
Any further questions regarding the main duties of the role please contact us on the details we have provided below.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- GMC registration and on specialist register & FRCA or equivalent
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Higher professional degree Advanced Life Support Provider Postgraduate
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Training and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan, including on call work. Technical skills/competencies required for all aspects of the job plan. Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees. Specific training and experience in anaesthesia for subspecialty work according to job plan and for emergency surgery. Evidence that relevant clinical skills/knowledge have been maintained.
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in communication skills Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Teaching, audit and research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Able to teach and support junior staff effectively. Commitment to training.
Desirable criteria
- Original Research Publications Higher teaching degree or qualification or training Evidence of organising and delivering teaching at under-graduate and post-graduate level Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Diploma in Medical Education
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- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
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