Consultant General Anaesthetist

Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant General Anaesthetist to join our friendly, forward-thinking and ambitious Department of Anaesthesia at the James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The James Paget University Hospital is a modern district general hospital serving a population of approximately 250,000 across Norfolk and Suffolk, with additional seasonal demand from our coastal location. We are proud to be a University Hospital with a strong reputation for high-quality patient care, education, training and innovation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic department that provides anaesthetic services across a broad range of surgical specialties. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a specialist interest and contribute to service development, education, quality improvement and research.

Our department continues to evolve and innovate. We have recently opened a dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Hub, expanded our elective capacity and established a robotic surgery programme. We are also actively engaged in planning for the future development of healthcare services through the national New Hospital Programme.

Main duties of the job

• The department provides anaesthetic services to:
• General Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Community Dental Services
• Emergency Surgery
• Facilities include:
• 10 operating theatres
• Dedicated Day Surgery Unit with 3 theatres
• Separate maternity theatre and recovery facilities
• Integrated 12-bedded ICU/HDU
• Dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Hub with 2 operating theatres, 4 recovery bays and 8 day-care pods
• Established robotic surgery service
• Active regional anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine and quality improvement programmes
• The successful candidate will join a supportive consultant body committed to delivering high-quality patient care, innovation, education and service improvement.

About us

• The successful applicant will:
• Share responsibility for the provision of general anaesthetic services across the Trust.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota, including obstetric anaesthesia cover.
• Deliver anaesthesia across a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and patient safety initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of departmental services.
• Participate in continuing professional development and revalidation activities.
• Develop and promote interests in research, innovation and service improvement.

Job responsibilities

• The James Paget University Hospital is a research-active University Hospital and an important training centre within the East of England.

We host anaesthetic trainees from the East of England Deanery and provide clinical teaching for medical students from the University of East Anglia. Education, mentorship and professional development are highly valued, and consultants are actively supported in pursuing interests in teaching, educational supervision, leadership and research.

We offer:

• A supportive consultant team and strong departmental culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Support for research, quality improvement and innovation
• Flexible job planning arrangements
• A modern working environment with excellent clinical facilities

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• On the UK (GMC) Specialist Register or being within 6 months of completion of UK Anaesthetic training or being on or eligible for the UK (GMC) Specialist Register at the date of interview.
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate Degree in education

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Anaesthesia
• Ability to provide consultant cover to Emergency anaesthesia and Obstetric anaesthesia including on call
• Knowledge of the latest RCoA Training Curriculum and thereby ability for training and teaching anaesthetic trainees to the standard required by the RCoA. Enthusiasm to teach medical students and health care professionals
• Interest in pre-assessment/peri-operative anaesthesia
• Relevant experience of NHS Anaesthesia practice
• Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience as Consultant in the UK
• Interest in u/s guided vascular access and nerve blocks

Academic Achievements
Essential

• An understanding of the principles of research
• Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
• Participation in a Quality improvement project

Key Skills
Essential

• Capable of organizing and prioritising work effectively
• Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
• Leadership qualities
• Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
• Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
• An interest in developing and reinforcing interdepartmental relations

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.
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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.