Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist

Job overview

The postholder will undertake anaesthetic duties in cardiothoracic theatres, cardiothoracic critical care and cardiology. The successful candidate will work a flexible, rolling rota with his cardiothoracic anaesthetic colleagues, and will participate in the on call rota.

Main duties of the job

This is a replacement appointment to join a dynamic team of specialised Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists at our tertiary centre. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver anaesthesiology for a wide range of cardiology and cardiothoracic procedures; trans-oesophageal echocardiography and will give direct care in the integrated cardiothoracic intensive care unit.

The successful application will be part of a 1:10 24/7 cardiothoracic on-call rota serving a population in excess of 1 million. We are ideally looking for an applicant with a wide range of anaesthetic and intensive care skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a service in delivering cardiac and thoracic anaesthetic services. 2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includes being on-call for telephone advice and major incidents. 3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave. 4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part in medical audit and research as appropriate. 5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. 6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary. Junior Medical Staff 7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full part in the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. 8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required for junior medical staff. Management & Service Development 9. In conjunction with Divisional Manager, Consultant and Senior Colleagues, to take an active role in the management of the Division. 10.In conjunction with the Divisional Manager, Consultant & Senior colleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future. 11.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take responsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of the department. 12.To observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures, in particular in relation to managing staff, and to follow the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have been drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. Clinical Governance 13.In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met. Health & Safety JD – Consultant in CT Anaesthetics MED-069 16 of 25 14.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with any safe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place. 15.To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazards are reported and managed appropriately. Any Other Duties 16. Any other duties as deemed appropriate

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.