Job summary We are looking for a dedicated consultant anaesthetist committed to maintaining and developing the highest standard of care for our patients.
This post in particular we are seeking an Anaesthetic Consultant colleague with specialist interest in Day Surgery.
We are looking for a team of specialists, lead by a Consultant Anaesthetist, to ensure our new Elective Surgical Hub is a success, providing safe, efficient and advanced day case surgery for the local population.
Candidates are invited to apply on a full time basis.
You must have a GMC licence to practice and be on the specialist register or CCT to be obtained within 6 months of the interview date Main duties of the job We are looking for a dedicated consultant anaesthetist committed to maintaining and developing the highest standard of care for our patients.
This post in particular we are seeking an Anaesthetic Consultant colleague with specialist interest in Day Surgery.
We are looking for a team of specialists, lead by a Consultant Anaesthetist, to ensure our new Elective Surgical Hub is a success, providing safe, efficient and advanced day case surgery for the local population.
There will also be opportunities to provide anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties including urology, gynae-oncology, colorectal, general, ENT, maxilla-facial, trauma & orthopaedics, paediatric MRI and ophthalmology.
The proposed timetable will contain 6 general anaesthesia sessions, including two sessions of anaesthesia provision within the new 'Elective Surgical Hub' at Eastbourne District General Hospital (completion date March 2025).
The successful candidates will need to have the ability to work in and lead a multidisciplinary team, and understand the principles of clinical governance.
The post holders would need to have experience of teaching clinical skills to under graduates and to trainees of all levels, and provide evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects with specific relevance to their subspecialty interest.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description Job responsibilities Job plan and duties The successful candidate will have a job planning session after 3-6 months of being in post to review their timetable and SPA (supporting professional activities).
The PA (programmed activities) job plan will incorporate of SPA (1 timetabled SPA session per week, and additional SPA).
Candidates who wish to work a different number of PAs will be considered.
Weekday Clinical Activities The proposed timetable will contain six DCC sessions, including two sessions (1 day) of anaesthetic provision at the Sussex Surgical Centre, Eastbourne District General Hospital Example timetable/job planfor anaesthetics This is a PA (programmed activities) job plan for a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Day Surgery based at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
A theatre session or all-day operating list is between 08:00 and 18:00 hrs and equates to PAs.
A single (AM or PM) session is PA.
The morning session following a non-resident 1st on call ( overnight) is non-clinical during weekdays to ensure adequate is PA on average On-calls Conquest Hospital, Hastings See job description for more information Person Specification Registration & Qualifications Essential Full registration with GMC CCT in Anaesthesia (or proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview) FRCA or equivalent Desirable Higher Qualification: -ND, -PhD -MSc -MRCP Teaching Qualification Training and Experience Essential Experience of high-risk obstetric anaesthesia Extensive experience in general anaesthesia Able to deliver services without supervision Desirable Experience in tertiary level obstetric unit Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery Experience in both major and day case gynaecological surgery Perioperative Training Engagement as an educator Evidence of experience of service development QIPs Personal skills/ qualities Essential Reliable, punctual, good time management, team player Professional role model, polite, respectful and courteous to others Has personal insight to weaknesses and strengths and willingness to learn and improve within our supportive department Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals Leadership skills appropriate to participating in and leading a multidisciplinary team.
Upholds Trust Values Desirable Able to develop, present and implement coherent ideas for service development and delivery UK driving license Audit and Research Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
Able to teach and support staff effectively Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education Desirable Published research Presentations and/or publications in critical care/anaesthesia publications or at critical care/anaesthesia meetings Teaching Essential Wide experience and enthusiasm for teaching for both senior and junior medical colleagues, undergraduate students, and allied professions Desirable Educational qualification, or evidence of educational provision