Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

Attainments

Essential criteria

• Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists/ Physicians/Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with licence to practice on the GMC Specialist Register
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

Training

Essential criteria

• Eligible to be included on the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT or equivalent Certificate of Eligibility for CESR in ICM or within 6 months

Desirable criteria

• MRCP/FRCEM/EDIC Extended complementary skills (e.g. Echo, USS accreditation)

Professional Interests and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of general critical care casemix.
• Experience of tertiary management of complex critical care patients.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of the use of audit in changing practice.
• Knowledge of up to date literature

Management and Administration

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage & lead a team.
• Some experience of departmental management

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of postgraduate management training.

Teaching and Research

Essential criteria

• Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
• Experience in teaching postgraduates clinical & procedural skills.

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate training in medical education
• Evidence of delivery of research.

Domicile

Essential criteria

• Able to travel to and from hospital site including out of hours

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Enquiring, critical approach to problems.
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Good communication skills, ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional levels

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