Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Job summary

This post is to provide, develop and expand services including High Dependency Care, Maternal Critical Care, and Gynaecology including Reproductive Medicine, Gynecological Oncology & Robotic Surgeries and Obstetrics provided at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

The department expects and promotes good teaching and training for junior anaesthetic staff and the successful appointees will contribute in this area along with providing training for other groups of staff within the Trust.

Supporting professional activity time (SPA) is offered initially as 1.5 PA (6hrs) for purposes of, among others, continuing professional development, enhanced appraisal and revalidation, with further SPAs granted after agreement of a job plan with the Clinical Director and Medical Director.

The post holder will have adequate office accommodation and secretarial support. Funding is available for appropriate study leave and Continuing Professional Development.

We are seeking doctors who are on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia and hold the FRCA or equivalent. The successful candidate will have recent, wide knowledge and experience of high risk obstetric anaesthesia and suitable experience of anaesthesia for high dependency care especially for obstetrics and gynaecology. The candidate will be expected to take an active part in the Society of Mersey Obstetric Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia Association activities.

Main duties of the job

• A core component of this post is a clinical commitment to the Trust's Main Delivery Suite and is intended to provide the appointee with the opportunity of continuing and expanding the obstetric anaesthetic services already established at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
• It is envisaged that twilight sessions may become necessary in the future and this will be under review.
• Close teamwork with anaesthetic, obstetric and midwifery colleagues are essential, as this is a tertiary referral center for complicated obstetric problems.
• Taking part and developing the high dependency care along with routine obstetric anaesthesia and analgesic tasks is a pleasant and challenging field to teach trainees and develop research active in the department and Trust.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

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Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Job responsibilities

• There is a whole day (2 sessions) Gynaecology Oncology list working in a busy and vital area of Gynaecology. Patients of wide age range and fitness require surgical assistance and anaesthetic cares.
• Commitment includes a further 2 sessions made up of theatre lists or Preoperative assessment clinic in Gynaecological Surgery at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• The department expects and promotes good teaching and training for junior anaesthetic staff and the successful appointees will contribute in this area along with providing training for other groups of staff within the Trust.
• Supporting professional activity time (SPA) is offered initially as 1.5 PA (6hrs) for purposes of, among others, continuing professional development, enhanced appraisal and revalidation, with further SPAs granted after agreement of a job plan with the Clinical Director and Medical Director.

Person Specification

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor

Desirable

• Teaching Experience

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work within the existing directorate framework and compatibility with all existing consultant staff
• Committed to specialty and enthusiastic about the role of anaesthetists
• Commitment to team working and Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Experience of supervising anaesthetic trainees
• Experience of teaching non-medical professionals
• Evidence of: Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent FRCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in anaesthesia
• Full GMC registration CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate training (MRCP, MD etc)
• Post-Graduate prizes
• Minimum of 1 year worked within the NHS

Experience

Essential

• Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
• Higher level training in obstetric anaesthesia with recent, wide knowledge and experience of high risk obstetric anaesthesia
• Higher training in general, urological and gynaecological surgery
• Higher training in day case anaesthesia
• Minimum of 6 months training in intensive care at ST level
• ALS

Desirable

• Advanced level training in obstetric anaesthesia or Evidence of managing Anaesthetic services on a labour ward - including elective/emergency section lists and input into the care of complex parturient
• Experience with anesthesia for the Robotic Surgeries
• Advanced level training in general, urological and gynaecological anaesthesia

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Crown Street, Liverpool, L8 7SS

Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/

Contact for questions about the job: Consultant Clinical Lead, Helen McNamara - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]