Job Overview
The Anaesthetic Department services a variety of surgical specialities including the regional Upper GI service as well as providing support to the Critical Care Unit and Obstetric Unit. There is a well-developed Preoperative assessment unit, including CPET, prehabilitation and a Pain Management service. The successful candidate will provide anaesthesia for a variety of lists as outlined in the job plan, but this can be negotiated depending on the interests and experience of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.
The Critical Care Unit is currently a 12 bedded combined general ITU and HDU with mixed medical and surgical admissions. Recent investment into the unit has facilitated future expansion and designated teaching and simulation areas. Complementing an already very active teaching programme both within the Department and across North Wales.
The on call commitment is to the General Consultant Anaesthetist on call rota.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time post consisting of 10 PAs, of which, typically 8 are for Direct Clinical Care plus 2 SPAs. The post will have a commitment to anaesthesia for theatre with a sub speciality interest in general surgery anaesthesia.
Your Line manager will be the Lead Clinician of the Anaesthetics Department.
You would be expected to contribute to clinical and educational activities within the department and to assist in the supervision and teaching of the departments resident doctors.
To contribute, to local clinical governance activities including quality improvement projects, clinical audit and clinical risk initiatives.
You will be expected to participate in an Annual Appraisal and work towards revalidation as guided by the GMC. SPA time is allocated for this and the Health Board uses a computer based system for the appraisal process.
You will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services.
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Joanne Hughes 03000 847825
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC Registration
- FRCA or equivalent Diploma
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in anaesthesia
Desirable criteria
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- GMC Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia
Essential Criteria
Clinical Skills and Training
- Higher training general, urological and gynaecological surgery
- Higher training in orthopaedic anaesthesia including regional anaesthesia
- Higher training in obstetric anaesthesia
- Higher training in sedation & non-theatre
- Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with a minimum of 6 months experience
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- APLS, ALS and ATLS provider (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Formal Educational Qualification
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential Criteria
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Clear understanding of NHS management structures
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
- Be able to return to the hospital in 30 minutes in an emergency
Desirable criteria
