Locum Consultant In Anaesthetics

Job summary This is 10 PA locum appointments for Consultant Anaesthetists.
This post will be available as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
The posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team at the Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital Leeds.
The successful applicants should hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK at the time of interview or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.Applicants should have established skills in anaesthesia, excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Sharmeen Lotia Clinical Director Theatres & Anaesthetics 0113 3925368 Dr Claire Tordoff Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics SJUH Dr Marelize Van-Greunen Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI Dr Oliver Martin Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI- Main duties of the job TheTrust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with theUniversity of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and allConsultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriatecontribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.Thepost-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teachingprogramme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organisedon a speciality or clinical area basisThepost-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliverappropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract withthe NHS Executive in association with the University of LeedsTheappointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teachingof postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia inthe Yorkshire Deanery.Towork with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensiveanaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.Tomaintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already establishedwithin the Trust.Tosupport service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes inclinical practice and new technologies available.Theappointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience andcompetence in all aspects of anaesthesia.
It is desirable that the candidateshave experience in the conduct of clinical trialsSeeattached JD for full details.
About us Theposts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team.
The posts will bebased at the Leeds General Infirmary or St Jamess University Hospitaldepending upon service need and candidates skills and experience.
Thesuccessful applicant will join an existing team of over 150 Consultants.Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
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Job description Job responsibilities This is a 10 PA locum appointment for aConsultant Anaesthetist.The posts will deliver 10 PAs supportingthe anaesthetic team.
The posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary orSt Jamess University Hospital depending upon service need and candidatesskills and experience.
The successful applicant will join an existing team ofover 150 ConsultantsOBJECTIVES OF THE POSTTo work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of acomprehensive anaestheticservice in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and researchalready establishedwithin the TrustTo support service plans for the specialty, taking account ofthe changes in clinicalpractice and new technologies availableTo participate in and progress Clinical GovernanceTHE LEEDS WAY VALUESOur values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so wesee this as a strength, as well as a responsibility.
They have been developedby our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work.
Our five values are:Patient-centeredCollaborativeFairAccountableEmpoweredAll our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through thesevaluesLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust ispart of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborativeof the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate workingtogether to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertiseacross West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating anddriving forward change to deliver the highest quality care.
By workingfor Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part ofthat change.WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire andHarrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated caresystems in the country.
The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have thebest possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individualtrust, supports that ambition.REQUIREMENTSOF THE POSTGeneralTraining and Qualifications The appointee must hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal Collegeof Anaesthetists or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training(or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK.
Applicants should have completed a recognisedtraining programme in AnaesthesiaApplicants must be on theSpecialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register fortrainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorisedby the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.Applicants must provideinformation regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal Collegeat the time of application, in order for their application to be progressedfurther.ExperienceThe appointee must be able todemonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspectsof anaesthesia.
It is desirable that the candidates have experience in theconduct of clinical trials.PersonspecificationSee person specification document.
Clinical AuditTheappointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the leadin the following:Mortality and morbiditymeetings;Clinical auditprogrammes;Development and application of agreedclinical guidelines.Thisis to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as asupporting programmed activity.
It wouldbe expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at therelevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would berecorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).Inthe discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected tomaintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuingmedical education.TEACHINGThe Trust as a teaching hospital recognises theimportance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for theundergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required toprovide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.Thepost-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teachingprogramme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organisedon a speciality or clinical area basis.Thepost-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliverappropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract withthe NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.The appointee will be expected,with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, includingthe teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTSThejob plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Directoror Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia.
Theremay be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities,accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to changesignificantly within the area.Proposed Job PlanThe post consists of 10 PAs with PAsof direct clinical care (DCC) and PA of supporting professional activity(SPA).
These 10 PAs will be delivered in anaesthesiaThis job plan will fit together withcolleagues job-plans with a careful rota of clinical sessions, to ensurerobust cover.Accountability The post-holder is manageriallyaccountable for the use of resources to the Chief Executive and professionallyaccountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors.
This may be amended in the light of theTrusts management arrangements.
Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (or) - European Community Rights Experience Essential Have completed a recognised training programme in Anaesthesia Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English.
OR Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
(An overall minimum score of OR Achieved the minimum Grade B across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
(You must provide your candidate number) Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Well organised and skilled in good time managements.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
Medically fit to fulfil ALL aspects of the post, and to be able to respond quickly to emergencies, as necessary.
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Desirable Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications Essential FRCA or equivalent qualification.
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Is up to date and fit to practise safely Desirable Relevant higher degree.