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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a ‘Licence to Practice’
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
FRCA or equivalent
ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS provider
Extensive experience in provision of anaesthesia for a wide variety of anaesthesia, especially the management of major trauma
Proficient in the perioperative care of patients, including acute pain management
Advanced anaesthesia training, (SIA or fellowship) or consultant-level experience in one of: obstetric anaesthesia, regional & orthopaedic anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, neuroanaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia
Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English to a wide range of audiences
Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Involvement in teaching of allied health professionals
Involvement in teaching of junior medical staff
Evidence of training in teaching skills
Training in clinical supervision
Formal training in research methodology
Active participation in research
Presentation of abstracts and posters at specialist society academic meetings
Ability to critically appraise published evidence & apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Commitment to continuing personal development and education
Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to value and respect diversity in colleagues and patients

Desirable

Wide experience and knowledge of the UK healthcare system
Post-CCT/consultant level experience in anaesthesia
Availability to commence employment at start date of advertised post
Advanced anaesthesia training, (SIA or fellowship) or consultant-level experience in a second specialist area from the following list: obstetric anaesthesia, regional & orthopaedic anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, neuroanaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia
Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex patients
Skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to join an on-call rota as a consultant
Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

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