Locum General Consultant Anaesthetist - NHS

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Job overview

We are looking to appoint to a whole-time Locum General Consultant Anaesthetist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post for 12 months, commencing in May 2025..

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to the Trust.

1. Provide safe, evidence-based medicine.
2. Pursue continuous improvement in the quality of care that we provide.
3. Ensure we work to the PROUD Behaviours values, with the patient at the heart of what we do.
4. Provide an outstanding environment for our junior doctors to train.
5. Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
6. Actively participate in the QI and audit ambitions of the Department.
7. Participate in the Obstetrics Anaesthesia on-call rota at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
8. Be prepared to work on all sites where elective surgical work is undertaken. The majority of this takes place at RHH and NGH. Lists will only be on one site on a given day.
9. The successful candidate would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation and would be expected to be aware of and take part in the Directorate business planning process which governs new developments.

Some flexibility within duties dependent on the exigencies of service need will be expected from the appointee.

Working for our organisation

Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.

• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Experience in performing clinical audit

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Management and administration

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Teaching and Training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Clinical Experience

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the General Anaesthesia.
• Appropriate training and experience in General anaesthesia.

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The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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