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Person specification

Essential

MB BS, or Equivalent
Full GMC Registration.
FRCA or equivalent
Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
Current ALS Certification
Fully trained in Anaesthesia
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
Extensive relevant experience in Thoracic Surgery
Experience in managing cardiothoracic trauma & acute airway problems.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
Highly developed emotional intelligence
Personal integrity and reliability
Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Participation in a quality improvement (QI) programme
Experience of quality improvement work and audit activities including quality improvement evidence
Understanding and interest in research
Ability to appraise research critically
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Evidence of recent research and development activity
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
Appraisal and assessment skills.
Ability to asses clinical competencies
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Desirable

Higher degree/diploma (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD)
Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management training on an accredited course
Awareness of Service Development issues
oEvidence of management and administration experience
High standard of presentation both written and verbal
Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Consultant in Anaesthesia

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Person specification