Consultant Anaesthetist

Job overview

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We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Consultant Anaesthetist to join our dynamic Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality anaesthetic care across a diverse case mix including elective and emergency surgery, critical care, obstetrics and perioperative services and will be  based at either the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle or West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient patient care through theatre work, on-call commitments and multidisciplinary collaboration across sites. You will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance and ongoing service development within a supportive and evolving department.

This role offers flexibility to develop specialist interests alongside a strong commitment to continuous improvement and high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality anaesthetic care across a broad range of elective and emergency surgical services, including theatres, critical care, obstetrics and pre-assessment
• Undertake direct clinical care activities, including operating lists, clinics, peri-operative ward work and daytime/on-call CEPOD responsibilities
• Participate in a consultant on-call rota, providing 24/7 anaesthetic support for theatres, ICU, obstetrics and emergency care
• Contribute to intensive care services including management of critically ill patients and support for patient transfers where required
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred care delivery across services
• Engage in teaching and training of junior doctors, trainees and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities to support continuous service development
• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) and contribute to appraisal and revalidation processes
• Support the development of anaesthetic and perioperative services, including innovation and service improvement initiatives
• Undertake cross-site working across Trust locations to maintain a full range of clinical skills and support service delivery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification. A summary of the role is provided below.

The post holder will work as part of a team of Consultant Anaesthetists to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred anaesthetic service across North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, supporting elective and emergency care across multiple clinical settings.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across a wide range of surgical specialties including elective and emergency procedures
• Undertake Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities including: Operating theatre lists (full and half day sessions) Pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care Post-operative ward rounds and patient reviews Anaesthetic-led clinics where required
• Operating theatre lists (full and half day sessions)
• Pre-operative assessment and peri-operative care
• Post-operative ward rounds and patient reviews
• Anaesthetic-led clinics where required
• Deliver anaesthetic support to critical care including the assessment and management of critically ill patients
• Participate in the provision of 24/7 emergency anaesthetic services including CEPOD, obstetrics, ICU and emergency department support
• Contribute to patient transfer activity including the safe management of ventilated patients where required
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice in line with GMC Good Medical Practice and Trust policies

On-Call and Out-of-Hours Duties

• Participate in a Category A consultant on-call rota including predictable and unpredictable out-of-hours work
• Provide senior clinical decision-making and support during on-call periods across theatres, ICU, obstetrics and emergency care
• Ensure continuity of care and retain overall clinical responsibility for patients under their care

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with surgical, nursing, and allied health professional colleagues to deliver safe, effective and efficient patient care
• Contribute to theatre efficiency, patient flow and service delivery across the perioperative pathway
• Support and advise junior medical staff and the wider multidisciplinary team

Teaching, Training and Supervision

• Actively participate in the education and training of junior doctors, anaesthetic trainees, foundation doctors and medical students
• Contribute to formal and informal teaching programmes, including departmental teaching and regional courses
• Undertake the role of Educational Supervisor where appropriate
• Support trainee development, recruitment processes and ARCP activities

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, morbidity and mortality review and incident investigation
• Contribute to departmental and Trust-wide quality improvement initiatives
• Attend and engage in departmental audit and governance meetings and cross-site meetings
• Support the development and implementation of clinical policies, guidelines and best practice standards

Service Development and Leadership

• Contribute to the ongoing development of anaesthetic and perioperative services, supporting innovation and improvement
• Participate in departmental management activities and support service planning
• Take on additional lead or specialist roles (e.g. clinical lead, audit lead, education roles) where appropriate

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)

• Undertake SPA time for: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Appraisal and revalidation Teaching and training Clinical governance and audit Administrative duties and departmental meetings
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Appraisal and revalidation
• Teaching and training
• Clinical governance and audit
• Administrative duties and departmental meetings

Cross-Site Working

• Work flexibly across Trust sites including Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital
• Maintain a broad and up-to-date clinical skill set across different service environments
• Support service delivery and resilience across both sites

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all Trust policies, including health and safety, infection control and safeguarding
• Maintain full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise
• Participate in annual job planning and appraisal processes
• Engage in continuing professional development to meet personal and service needs

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date