Consultant in Anaesthetics Greenock, Scotland
Job description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Clyde Sector – Anaesthetic Department
Consultant in Anaesthesia (1 WTE posts)
Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock (West Central Scotland)
Salary: £91,474 - £121,548
Hours of work: 40 (10 PAs)
Relocation Package available
Consultant Opportunities – Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Greenock
Applications are invited for the full time post of Consultant in Anaesthesia based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital in Greenock. The posts are suitable for candidates at any stage of their consultant careers.
A full range of District General Hospital Specialties are delivered from Inverclyde Royal Hospital which has 273 beds and approximately 4,200 General Anaesthetic patients per year. The department is responsible for the delivery of services for a wide range of specialties including Orthopaedics and General Surgery on an emergency and inpatient basis. In addition day surgery is undertaken for Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT and Dental. There is also a chronic pain service.
The Post
This critical replacement post provide an opportunity to join a small, supportive and friendly department consisting of 9 consultant posts, one middle grade posts and 5 trainees. The successfully appointed candidates, will be part of NHS and academic staff contributing to a 1:9 rota providing senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency surgery and critical care stabilisation of level 3 patients before transfer. This is supported by the RAH Intensive Care team.
Applicants with an interest in Orthopaedics or Colorectal surgery would be welcome however both posts offer an opportunity to tailor elements of each to the interests of the successful candidates.
Whilst the posts are based primarily at Inverclyde Royal Infirmary it is also anticipated that one day per week would be at the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley (the largest acute hospital in the Clyde sector located 15 miles from Inverclyde Royal Hospital).
We also welcome applications from colleagues who wish to explore flexible or part-time working. Our goal is to enhance our team with the appointment of enthusiastic colleagues who are keen to contribute to the development of our Anaesthetic and Critical Care services.
The scope of surgical practice at Inverclyde Royal Hospital whilst challenging also offers exciting and varied clinical opportunities for consultant anaesthetists and there is continued support for non-clinical professional activities both inside and outside the Board.
The successful candidate will be a true generalist who enjoys a hands on approach to anaesthesia and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team and have excellent communication and problem solving skills. With an active interest in teaching and support the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental quality improvement activity and the clinical supervision and training of our postgraduate trainees in Anaesthesia. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is fully committed to continuing medical education for our consultants.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience in all aspects of the essential criteria of the post.
The Job Plan
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. Up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional outpatient and/or procedure sessions or management activity.
Additional Non DCC (up to 2 PA’s in total – Inclusive of 1 core SPA plus 1 additional non DCC can be negotiated and agreed between the successful candidate and Management depending on the time required to support professional activities and the needs of the service.
All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.
The Benefits
Salaries for a Consultant in Scotland start from £91,474 - £121,548 (GBP) based on a 40 hour contract (10 sessions). Additional payments can be achieved for extra sessions and on-call commitments. Other benefits include Up to 6 weeks holiday per year and 10 days public holidays (pro rata less than full time hours if applicable). An NHS pension scheme, 30 days of study leave entitlement in any three year period and access to the NHS Scotland Discretionary Points financial award scheme. A relocation package up to £8000 to support relocation into the area if necessary.
For candidates looking for their first step into the NHS we will also offer support and guidance on the process of obtaining General Medical Council (GMC) registration and, for non UK citizens, Health and Care Worker visa under the UK’s Skilled Worker visa scheme. Applications from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates will be welcomed.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
We very much look forward to receiving your application which will be given careful consideration.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
