Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist

Locum Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Main area paediatric anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 387-WC9810-DF

Site Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Town Bristol Salary £105,504 - £139,882 PA Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 06/08/:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

Applications are invited for a six or twelve month locum consultant position, joining the department of paediatric anaesthesia at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, this is a fixed term vacancy commencing as soon as possible.

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children provides secondary and tertiary health services for the region, and is the site of regional and supra-regional services in paediatric oncology, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiac surgery, paediatric surgery, intensive care, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, respiratory medicine, nephrology, neurosurgery, plastics and burns.

The successful applicant will join a welcoming department of 24 Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists and provide anaesthetic care for patients having surgery under a wide range of surgical specialties (excluding anaesthesia for cardiology and cardiac surgery). The Children's hospital is part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, one of the largest foundation trusts in the country with strong links to the University of Bristol and University of the West of England.

Applicants are required to be post CCT with GMC registration and have at least 12 months suitable Paediatric anaesthesia subspecialty experience in a recognised centre in the UK or abroad.

Informal enquiries regarding this post (and to arrange visits to the department) should be addressed to the clinical lead, Dr Alastair Keith,

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be responsible for the provision of anaesthesia and analgesia care to the patients entrusted to him/her at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and neighbouring hospitals within the Trust (Bristol Dental Hospital & Bristol Eye Hospital).

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for additional details of this position.

Person specification Knowledge and Experience

• At least 12 months suitable Paediatric anaesthesia subspecialty experience in a recognised centre in UK or abroad.
• Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK
• Special interest and expertise compatible with those of the existing Consultants in the Department.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective, within the speciality of Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Qualifications and Training

• Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent by date of interview
• Demonstrate experience in, and a willingness to continue teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates and other non-medical professionals with evidence of effectiveness.
• Additional Postgraduate qualification or higher academic qualification.
• Higher teaching qualification.
• Background in medical education

Additional and Aptitudes

• Demonstrate an interest in research
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Evidence of initiating and running research projects.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Attendance at a management training course and evidence of learning from it.

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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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.