Consultant General Anaesthetist

• The department provides anaesthetic services to:
• General Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Community Dental Services
• Emergency Surgery

• 10 operating theatres
• Dedicated Day Surgery Unit with 3 theatres
• Separate maternity theatre and recovery facilities
• Integrated 12-bedded ICU/HDU
• Dedicated Elective Orthopaedic Hub with 2 operating theatres, 4 recovery bays and 8 day-care pods
• Established robotic surgery service
• Active regional anaesthesia, peri-operative medicine and quality improvement programmes

• The James Paget University Hospital is a research-active University Hospital and an important training centre within the East of England.

• A supportive consultant team and strong departmental culture
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Active participation in undergraduate and postgraduate education
• Support for research, quality improvement and innovation
• Flexible job planning arrangements
• A modern working environment with excellent clinical facilities

• Share responsibility for the provision of general anaesthetic services across the Trust.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota, including obstetric anaesthesia cover.
• Deliver anaesthesia across a wide range of surgical specialties.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and patient safety initiatives.
• Support the development and delivery of departmental services.
• Participate in continuing professional development and revalidation activities.
• Develop and promote interests in research, innovation and service improvement.

Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
• On the UK (GMC) Specialist Register or being within 6 months of completion of UK Anaesthetic training or being on or eligible for the UK (GMC) Specialist Register at the date of interview.
• Full GMC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate Degree in education

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in Anaesthesia
• Ability to provide consultant cover to Emergency anaesthesia and Obstetric anaesthesia including on call
• Knowledge of the latest RCoA Training Curriculum and thereby ability for training and teaching anaesthetic trainees to the standard required by the RCoA. Enthusiasm to teach medical students and health care professionals
• Interest in pre-assessment/peri-operative anaesthesia
• Relevant experience of NHS Anaesthesia practice
• Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Experience as Consultant in the UK
• Interest in u/s guided vascular access and nerve blocks

Essential

• An understanding of the principles of research
• Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
• Participation in a Quality improvement project

Essential

• Capable of organizing and prioritising work effectively
• Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
• Leadership qualities
• Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to participate in clinical governance
• Conscientious and highly motivated with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and staff
• Able to form part of a team and recognise the importance of team working
• An interest in developing and reinforcing interdepartmental relations