Job overview

Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics at Bedford Hospital, which is part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.  This is a fixed term post & the appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of Service for Consultants (2003).

The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking & enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 24 consultants.

The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma & orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. The current Vascular surgical unit (regional Centre for Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes) will be relocated to the Luton site in 2025.

The department is supported by a 12 bedded Critical Care unit, the capacity of which is determined by the staffing numbers. The Trust now has dedicated robotic (Da Vinci) lists for Colorectal, Urology & Gynaecological surgery. 

Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialties.

The post will involve supervision of trainees. The 2023 GMC survey shows good overall satisfaction by trainees placed at Bedford Hospital.

Main duties of the job

•    To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients

•    To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

•     To develop existing relationships between anaesthesia and Clinical Service/Support Units within the Trust.

•     To provide out of hours on call cover for theatres and obstetrics

•    Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.

•     To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

•     To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.