Consultant Anaesthetist with a Special Interest in Intensive Care

This post is to provide anaesthetic services for the variety of surgical specialities as outlined in the timetable. Bradford Teaching Hospitals caters for all surgical specialities except major cardiothoracic, neurosurgery and transplant surgery.
Emergency Duties
The Department of Anaesthetics has two Consultant Anaesthetists on call each night, one to cover the Critical Care Unit and one to cover acute theatre work and Obstetrics.
Clinical Duties
The post holder will maintain the highest clinical standards in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Work closely with colleagues to share the provision of Anaesthetic advice to all inpatients.
· To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
· To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
· Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
· To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
It is expected that the appointee would provide flexible cover for annual leave.
A commitment to audit and clinical governance and risk management is mandatory.
The following expected standards for leadership have been identified, which all leaders will be required to demonstrate, This post is to provide anaesthetic services for the variety of surgical specialities as outlined in the timetable. Bradford Teaching Hospitals caters for all surgical specialities except major cardiothoracic, neurosurgery and transplant surgery.
General Duties
The duties of the post may be changed from time to time in the light of changing requirements of the Anaesthetic Service subject to the agreement of the post holder.
The post holder will support the General Anaesthesia services within Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will be based in the Anaesthetics Department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust carrying out general Anaesthetic duties.
Emergency Duties
The Department of Anaesthetics has two Consultant Anaesthetists on call each night, one to cover the Critical Care Unit and one to cover acute theatre work and Obstetrics.
Clinical Duties
The post holder will maintain the highest clinical standards in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Work closely with colleagues to share the provision of Anaesthetic advice to all inpatients.
· To work with colleagues, both medical and nursing to improve and advance the service.
· To share with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Department.
· Teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students.
· To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
It is expected that the appointee would provide flexible cover for annual leave.
A commitment to audit and clinical governance and risk management is mandatory.

The following expected standards for leadership have been identified, which all leaders will be required to demonstrate:
Strategic Approach
(Clarity on objectives, clear on expectations)
· Plans and takes initiative in the best interest of the patient
· Makes decisions based on organisation strategic direction
· Makes success criteria clear to others and focuses them on what matters most
· Avoids major problems through anticipation and contingency planning
Relationship Building
(Communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships)
· Consistently seeks to understand and meet the needs and interests of patients
· Asks open questions and listens to other ideas to develop joint solutions
· Involves key stakeholder and staff in planning organisational change
Personal credibility
(Visibility, approachable, back bone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model, challenge bad behaviour, manage poor performance, act with honesty and integrity)
· Articulates a compelling vision of how things could and might be
· Consistently delivers on promises
· Consistently acts in accordance with, and champions BTHFT's values
· Displays sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
· Has a zero tolerance to, and challenges bad behaviour
· Actively manages poor performance
Passion to Succeed
(Patient centered, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence)
· Motivates others through infectious enthusiasm and 'can do' attitude
· Maintains optimism and sense of humour in stressful situations
· Emphasises the positive side of difficulties, portraying them as opportunities
· Finds ways around seemingly insurmountable obstacles, not easily defeated
· Infuse pride and joy in work
· Lead by example by taking responsibility, being compassionate and aspiring for excellence

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
+ We value people
+ We are one team
+ We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.