Consultant Anaesthetist (ITU / Obstetrics & General) Before you apply -Turn on alerts for jobs like this!

The post holder is expected to participate in elective theatres and on call activity in addition to area of interest. The theatre lists are provisional and may be altered after discussion, if necessary. An element of flexibility in the job plan is crucial to the smooth running of the service to meet the contractual commitments and changing service demands on a weekly basis, with 10% of sessions being flexible.

We are seeking to appoint two enthusiastic consultants (with interest in ITU & Obstetrics/General). These posts aim to convert locum posts to substantive posts. It provides opportunity for the appointees to introduce new ideas and contribute to the progress of the department.,

• Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise
• Entry on Specialist Register in Anaesthesia (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) FRCA or equivalent exam
• ALS / APLS provider status
Desirable
• ATLS, MOET Provider Status, Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in anaesthesia
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Minimum of six months training in Intensive Care Medicine at specialty registrar level or equivalent
• Advanced training in Obstetrics
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Certified training in Medical Education
Skills and Abilities Essential
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
• Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
• Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities
• Ability to manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
• Ability to teach skills to Medical, Nursing and other staffing groups
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives
• Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate
Desirable
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years
• Evidence of having undertaken original research
• Experience in implementing electronic patient record system, Flexibility, coupled with ability to work effectively within a team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Ability to maintain cool at times of stress
Desirable
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local regional or national levels, Effective open communication
• Excellence and safety in all that we do
• Challenge but support
• Expect respect and dignity
• Local healthcare that inspires confidence, An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
• Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 20 minutes when on call
• Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check.
• All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to be checked against ISA Vetting and Barring lists and may require ISA registration
  
  Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are