About this role
Job summary
Consultant Anaesthetist
We are looking for a candidate to join our team of anaesthetists working across our various sites to provide high level anaesthetic provision.
Torbay hospital has a reputation for having a friendly working environment, has excellent trainee feedback and is a national innovator in many areas including day surgery and peri-operative medicine.
We are one of the first departments in the country to have undergone and completed ACSA reaccreditation successfully, and the hospital is part of the HIP2 wave of major rebuild and refurbishment, which includes a new theatres build and will place a transformative digital environment at the heart of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will take part in the general on-call rota at Torbay and as such obstetric and paediatric anaesthetic skills are essential. Our on-call commitment has evolved to provide the highest quality consultant-delivered service whilst supporting a healthy work-life balance. General anaesthetists contribute to a 1 in 20 non-resident on call rota.
You will provide high quality consultant delivered care to all patients and provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.
About us
Why Work With Us
As an organisation, we value medical leadership, recognising this is key to delivering the best outcomes for our population.
We have invested in medical leaders and currently have a variety of leadership abd educational opportunities in the organisation.
If you are interested in creating a varied job plan combining these roles with a clinical role we would be happy to discuss these opportunities.
Outside of the hospital, the area offers a great lifestyle with beautiful countryside from the stunning South Devon coastline with its sandy beaches and pebbled coves to the rugged peaks of Dartmoor and the rolling South Hams. Please see our attached video link for a taster of what work-life balance means in our department.
Applicants are required to be on the GMC Specialist Register, Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full-time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
Job description Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities
Communication and working relationships
Patients GPs Colleagues Junior Medical staff Management Other medical and service departments within the Trust Liaison with other Trusts/Providers where necessary
Planning and organisation
To be able to plan treatment care effectively Prioritise workload efficiently and safely
Analysis and judgement
To use best evidence based analytical judgement in providing care to patients
Responsibility and accountability
To provide high quality consultant delivered care to patients Provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital Provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise and train doctors in training and specialty doctors. To be proactive in the departments clinical governance agenda and take on leadership roles to support continuous learning and improvement, thereby abiding by the clinical and corporate governance policies of the Trust
Responsibility for patients and client care
To be proactive in ensuring all patients receive rapid assessment,treatment and clinical decision making, whilst ensuring our standards to deliver safe quality and performance are delivered and sustained
Policy and service responsibility
To adhere to policies and guidelines of the Trust To participate in relevant audit and quality assurance processes
Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources
Liaise with the Associate Medical Director, Associate Director of Operations and Operational Manager on budgetary issues
Responsibility for supervision, leadership and management
Recruitment, appointment, teaching and educational supervision of junior medical staff including educational contracts, organisation of study leave, annual leave and rotas
Information technology and administrative duties
To complete relevant medical records as per policies and procedures Use IT systems i.e. Picis, Galaxy, CLW, VitalPAC etc
Responsibility for research and development
To take part in research and development within the department
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration / CCT Specialist Registration
Desirable
Other degrees ( BSc / MSc / MD)
Experience Essential
Provide anaesthesia for the full range of DGH specialities Ability to prioritise clinical need Ability to supervise multi-disciplinary teams Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients, both elective and emergency
Desirable
Subspeciality anaesthetic interest and expertise in orthopaedics, regional anaesthesia or ambulatory / day surgery
Skills Essential
Demonstrate familiarity with and understanding NHS structures Awareness of national strategic plans and constraints Ability to demonstrate willingness to lead clinical teams and develop an effective specialist clinical service Proven ability to teach clinical skills applying evidence based knowledge
Desirable
Evidence of innovative development and implementation of guidance Evidence of involving patients in practice Active interest in IT Ability to supervise post graduate research Evidence of research, publications or presentations
Skills Essential
Ability to undertake an on call rota and day to day service delivery of anaesthetics Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torbay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)