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Person specification

Essential

Medical qualification acceptable by the GMC
GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register or equivalent training and experience by the closing date of the application
Minimum 6 months experience in Anaesthesia in the UK in the NHS
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent
CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent
To be able to work independently at consultant level in paediatric anaesthesia and perform as a member of a team
Experience in anaesthesia for neonatal surgery with evidence of advanced training
To be able to manage neonatal emergency surgery confidently and independently
Minimum of 12 months advanced specialist paediatric anaesthesia training as a senior trainee or post-CCT fellow, or equivalent
Minimum of 3 months experience in paediatric or neonatal critical care or transport services
Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
Effective administration and time management skills
Training in clinical management
Knowledge of the NHS and the role of clinical networks
Understanding of the complexities of performing in a regional paediatric referral centre
Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
Able to communicate in English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit as well as quality improvement activities
Ability to peer review clinical research and participate in anaesthetic research activities
Full registration and licence to practise
Full UK Driving licence

Desirable

Possession of other related postgraduate qualifications such as MD, BSc, MSc or PHD
Additional advanced training or fellowship in a relevant sub-specialty
Life support courses instructor, e.g. APLS/EPALs etc.
Experience in anaesthesia for paediatric craniofacial and/or neurosurgery
Experience/qualification in paediatric regional anaesthesia
Consultant level experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia
Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
Leadership and management qualification

Consultant Anaesthetist with interest in Paediatric Neurosurgery

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Person specification