ConsultantAnaesthetics

Consultant Anaesthetist (WCH)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Whitehaven

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Anaesthetics at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.

We are considering both Locum and Permanent candidates.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department and will participate in the provision of services to the population of North Cumbria. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.

For daytime work the successful applicant will be encouraged to work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop areas of interest. There will be the expectation of working at both hospital sites to encourage greater experience.

The successful candidate will be experienced and highly motivated. They will be expected to participate fully within departmental activities, including teaching and audit. The job plan will remain flexible to allow for skills in all anaesthetic specialities to be maintained.

Consultant Anaesthetist (WCH)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Our CEO, Trudie Davies, and Executive Medical Director, Adrian Clements, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Sally Rushton on sally.rushton@ncic.nhs.uk for Trudie, and Julia McClune on julia.mcclune@ncic.nhs.ukfor Adrian.

Person specification

Essential

Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
On the GMC Specialist Register (for permanent posts)
Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
Ability to organise workload efficiently
A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
A commitment to, and experience of teaching
High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
Able to participate in on- call and emergency cover.
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post
Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital

Desirable

Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
Evidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive care
Qualifications in teaching/instructing.
Experience of development of teaching resources.
Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels