Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist

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.

1. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to provide a servicein delivering cardiac and thoracic anaesthetic services.2. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full partin the out-of-hours On-Call service for the department. This includesbeing on-call for telephone advice and major incidents.3. To provide cover for Consultant and Senior colleagues in respect of periodsof leave.4. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to take part inmedical audit and research as appropriate.5. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to ensure that therequirements of clinical governance are met.6. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involvedin the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.Junior Medical Staff7. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to play a full partin the professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.8. In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to takeresponsibility for and devote time to teaching, examination andaccreditation duties as required for junior medical staff.Management & Service Development9. 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 & Seniorcolleagues, to play a full part in developing & implementing new ways ofworking in line with modernisation principles and fit for the future.11.In conjunction with Consultant and Senior colleagues, to takeresponsibility for the best use of departmental staffing and other resourcesto ensure the maximum efficiency of the department.12.To observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, in particular inrelation to managing staff, and to follow the Trusts Standing Orders andStanding Financial Instructions. These policies and procedures have beendrawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.Clinical Governance13.In conjunction with Consultant colleagues, to ensure that therequirements of clinical governance are met.Health & SafetyJD Consultant in CT Anaesthetics MED-06916 of 2514.To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety complying with anysafe working arrangements, policies and procedures which are in place.15.To accept a duty to other staff and patients to ensure that any hazardsare reported and managed appropriately.Any Other Duties16. Any other duties as deemed appropriate

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was established in 1994 and is a major acute Trust providing a comprehensive range of services for the people ofWolverhampton, the wider Black Country, Staffordshire, NorthWorcestershire and Shropshire. It gained Cancer Centre status in 1997, wasdesignated as the 4th Regional Heart & Lung Centre during 2004/05 andbecame one of the first wave Bowel Screening Centres in 2006. The Trust isthe largest teaching hospital in the Black Country providing teaching andtraining to around 130 medical students on rotation from the University ofBirmingham Medical School. It also provides training for nurses, midwivesand allied health professionals through well-established links with theUniversity of Wolverhampton.One of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands the

Qualifications

Desirable: - FFICM or equivalent; - Certification in perioperative echocardiography; - FASE or Equivalent

Experience

Ability/skills

Essential: - The candidate should have training and experience in lung isolation, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy and pulmonary artery catheterisation

Research and Audit

Essential: - Evidence of activity in audit and quality improvement.

Desirable: - Publication in peer reviewed journals or departmental documents.