Consultant Anaesthetist
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated individual to join our department of anaesthesia and intensive. As a department we are dedicated to developing and delivering a high quality consultant-led perioperative care service.This comes at an exciting time for our department as we embark on significant redevelopment and expansion of our critical care environment to future-proof our service provision.
INTERVIEW DATE - 14th of July 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join an established, successful, enthusiastic and ACSA accredited team in delivering quality anaesthetic, peri-operative and critical care services to the local West Dorset population and adjoining areas. This includes anaesthetic support for the hospital’s surgical teams including Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Maxillo-facial, ENT (adult and paediatric), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Renal Access and General Surgery.Anaesthetic support is also provided in the radiology suite, endoscopy unit and for dental sedation.
Applicants should have obtained their CCT and be on the Specialist Register. They will ideally have had previous experience at a consultant level in the UK.
Working for our organisation
Dorchester is a popular market town in an area of outstanding beauty close to the world heritage Purbeck coastline, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors.The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only 8 miles away and offers easy access to the Channel Islands and France.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will join an established, successful and enthusiastic team in delivering quality anaesthetic, peri-operative and critical care services to the population of West Dorset and the Purbecks. This includes anaesthetic support for the hospital’s surgical teams including Orthopaedics (adult and paediatric), Ophthalmology, Maxillo-facial, ENT (adult and paediatric), Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Renal Access and General Surgery.Anaesthetic support is also provided in the radiology suite, endoscopy unit and for dental sedation.
There will be some commitment to teaching within normal clinical work. It is hoped that it will be possible to accommodate a specialist interest to complement the skills of the successful appointee.
Applicants should have obtained their CCT.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCTs in Anaesthesia and ICM CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher qualification in Anaesthesia (FRCA or equivalent)
- An appropriate higher qualification in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria- 7 years clinical experience in Anaesthesia, including at least one in UK
- Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
- Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
Current Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Team working and service development
Essential criteria- Evidence of leadership and service development
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working
Understanding and participation in Clinical Governance
Essential criteria- Evidence of understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit
- Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential criteria- Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust
- Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS
Teaching and communication
Essential criteria- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience
- Ability to communicate effectively