Consultant In Anaesthetics Wsi General & Obstetric Anaesthesia

Job summary We are delighted to advertise 3 Substantive Consultant posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust.
The Consultant anaesthetist will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.
The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in 'Obstetric Anaesthesia' or 'Generalists' with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or Paediatric anaesthesia.
Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres.
Other sessions are negotiable to suit the applicant's sub-specialty interests.
Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.Our new hospital is likely to open within the next year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process.
"Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams.
New ideas and experience in this area will be highly welcomed.
Main duties of the job The successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 16 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced specialty doctors and trainees.
We currently provide an on-call cover for each site on a 1 in 16 frequency.
Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable.
Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification.
From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or service development and risk management would complement the department well.
The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department.
It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed.The department prides itself in flexible job planning.
Our aim is to provide high quality patient experience but in a very staff friendly environment.
There is great focus on staff wellbeing both at department and trust level.
We have been pioneers in new ways of working and demonstrated that in trauma and peri-operative medicine and have been recognised nationally.
We always receive excellent feedback from our trainees and encourage all consultants to participate in undergraduate and post graduate training.
About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff.
Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond).
If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive, and engaged staff.
Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Dr Jay Susarla: Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: Contact no: 0121 507 4343/3415 Email: J Dr Hannah Bawdon: Subspecialty Lead Obstetric Anaesthesia: Contact: 01215074343/3415 Email: Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration & licence to practice.
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) - Obs Post as specified in the RCoA's 2010 CCT in Anaesthetics (Annex E).
Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) Desirable Additional Post Graduate Qualifications Clinical Experience: Essential Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including Paediatric resuscitation.
Able to prioritise clinical need.
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia Desirable Experience in Peri-operative medicine Advanced training in Regional Anaesthesia Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communication: Essential Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and Communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Desirable Evidence of patient and colleague feedback Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience: Essential Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.
Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives Desirable Experience in rota management Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications Other Requirements Essential Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate) An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Attributes Essential Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development Flexible and adaptive attitude Punctual and reliable Caring attitude to patients Desirable Demonstrates initiative in personal practice Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience Essential An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Evidence of having undertaken original research Teaching and Training experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines Desirable Higher qualification in medical education Experience in Simulation Training Clinical Effectiveness Essential Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
Personal Circumstances Essential Residence within a reasonable distance of City & Sandwell Hospitals Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sites.