Anaesthetics Consultant - #1749233

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

About

We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients. Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements: Clinically effective services Safe services The best possible experience for patients We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.

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Key details

Location

SiteAnaesthetics Department - Northampton General HospitalAddressCliftonville RoadTownNorthamptonPostcodeNN1 5BDMajor / Minor RegionNorthamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 10 sessions per week

Salary

Salary£105,504 - £139,882 Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)

Specialty

Main areaAnaesthetics

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:

• General anaesthesia for major general, urology and gynae-oncology surgery.
• General anaesthesia with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia.
  
  

This vacancy has risen due to a combination retirements and service expansion. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 43 consultants, 6 SAS doctors and 37 junior doctors.

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It is expected that successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre-operative assessment sessions The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director.

We are a regional vascular and major head & neck cancer unit. We will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests. The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.

Working for our organisation

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details and information.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. Thats why we talk about Team NGH. Its all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courageous
• Accountable
  
  

To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select apply online now. In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.

For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Eligibility for entry or entered the GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia
• FRCA or Equivalent
• CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Membership of specialist societies
• Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia
  
  

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma, and major surgery with the completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in relevant area for job plan 1
• Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Commitment to team working
• Good organisational skills and punctuality
• Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills
• Caring attitude towards colleagues
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Appropriate leadership development courses and structured activities
  
  

Management

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust
• Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges
• Willingness to share administrative responsibilities
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Desire to further develop in the appointed post and contribute to the service development
  
  

Audit & Research

Essential criteria

• Experience of audit and quality improvement project
• Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Presentation at recognised national and or international meetings.
• Published or ongoing relevant research
  
  

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
• Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU
• Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Medical education qualification
• Evidence of training in teaching
• Evidence of achieving GMC standards Educational Supervisor role
  
  

Documents

• Job Description & Person Specification (, 1.0)PDFMB
• Staff Fair Processing Statement (, 90.4)PDFKB
• Respect and Support Document (, 207.1)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct (, 235.2)PDFKB
• Code of Conduct - Band 7+ (, 140.0)PDFKB
• Benefits and NGH (, 379.3)PDFKB
• Useful Links (, 185.9)PDFKB
• Relocation Expenses Policy (, 548.0)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameDr Jeremy StoneJob titleClinical Director for AnaestheticsEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01604 545181Additional information

To Know More About Working As a Consultant Anaesthetist At Northampton General Hospital Contact Dr Jeremy Stone, Clinical Director. A Virtual Or In Person Visit Can Be Arranged By Contacting Our Departments Admin Manager, Hayley Stewart On 01604 545181 Or Email:

[email protected] [email protected]