Fixed Term Consultant General Anaesthetists

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan will consist of flexible general lists based at either the Princess Royal or Royal Sussex County Hospital depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual, and also include annualised flexible in year' sessions which may be undertaken on week or weekend days by mutual agreement. There is no on call commitment with this post. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA).

participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic Medical Degree
• FRCA. or its recognised equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
• If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of interview

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree
• Higher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria

• Advanced training in subspecialities relevant to the department
• Deliver safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to patients undergoing complex general surgical procedures.
• Proven history of leading perioperative QI projects

Desirable criteria

• Advanced training in obstetric or regional anaesthesia

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes & Honours

Personal Attributes & Career Progression

Essential criteria

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

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