Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthetics

Job description

Job summary

This is an additional post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 for Direct Clinical Care (inclusive of on-call) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

A timetable is set out below. Anaesthetic weeks follow a two-weekly pattern of job planned activity providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. 2 prospective Critical Care weeks are worked per cycle (presently a 12-week cycle, subject to change with workforce fluctuation). Critical care activity displaces anaesthetic sessions on these weeks. On-call activity is avoided where possible on critical care weeks to protect continuity of clinical care and allow sufficient rest. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients

Main duties of the job

This is an additional post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 for Direct Clinical Care (inclusive of on-call) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

A timetable is set out below. Anaesthetic weeks follow a two-weekly pattern of job planned activity providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. 2 prospective Critical Care weeks are worked per cycle (presently a 12-week cycle, subject to change with workforce fluctuation). Critical care activity displaces anaesthetic sessions on these weeks. On-call activity is avoided where possible on critical care weeks to protect continuity of clinical care and allow sufficient rest. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCA or recognised equivalent qualification.
• FICM or recognised equivalent qualification.

Relevant knowledge and experience requirements

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in appropriate speciality
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty

Professional

Essential

• Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• FRCA or recognised equivalent qualification.
• FICM or recognised equivalent qualification.

Relevant knowledge and experience requirements

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in appropriate speciality
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients and offer expert clinical opinion in the specialty

Professional

Essential

• Practises with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities Framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

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