Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthesia
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Locum: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1163
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £93,666 - £126,281 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/06/2024
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Anaesthetist in Neuro ICU
Consultant
Job overview
We are appointing a locum Consultant Anaesthetist in our Critical Care team at UHS. The job plan will be a mixture of neuro ICU and general anaesthesia.
This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements we require in particular are elective and emergency major general surgery, orthopaedic/trauma and spinal surgery, ophthalmic anaesthesia, pre-assessment clinic, anaesthesia for endoscopy and interventional radiology.
We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.
Main duties of the job
We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake out of hours neuro ICU cover and daytime general anaesthesia duties.
We also cover surgical specialities at Lymington New Forest Hospital, and sessions are available there. A wide range of anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore candidates with almost any skill set are welcome.
Working for our organisation
We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with
- Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
- A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
- A range of NHS discounts.
A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and New Forest on your doorstep
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
What we’re looking for
Applicants should have CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register.
For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.
Salary (depends on experience) : £93,666 - £126,281 annual
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in Anaesthesia/ICM (near completion of CESR programme)
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), or MSc, Cert Ed. (completed or currently in progress)
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level experience
- Experience in a range of sub-speciality Anaesthetics
- Teaching experience
- Audit experience
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics
- Ability to cope with pressure, have patience & motivation
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Rhys Lewis
- Job title
- Care Group Recruitment Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 05 June 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
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