Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a General Anaesthetic Locum Consultant with an interest in Intensive Care at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement Anaesthetic Consultant post on the Bedford site. The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 21 consultants.

The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include Vascular (regional centre for Luton, Bedford & Milton Keynes), colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma and orthopaedic, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT and oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. This is supported by a 12 bedded critical care unit.
Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have 2 clinical sessions (1 day) in Intensive Care, and the remaining clinical sessions will be in the theatres. An ICM CCT is not essential. Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialities.

The post will involve supervision of trainees, and the 2021 GMC survey shows that Bedford Hospital is one of the best trusts for anaesthetic training in East of England.
About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire & the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

The hospital provides a full range of acute services, with beds for Care of the Elderly, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Neonatal, Obstetrics, Oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery & Urology.

There is a full Level 2 A& E Department, with a recently opened Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit. The Critical Care Complex provides both High Dependency & Intensive Care beds to a maximum capacity of 12 beds. Other clinical services include Cardiology, with pacing facilities in the coronary care unit.

The Radiology Department has one digital fluoroscopy room for barium & MSK work, ultrasound, digital mammography, DEXA scanning, a twin headed gamma camera, two multislice CT scanners & two 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners (including MRA). Theatre 8 was redeveloped in 2010 as a vascular/interventional suite.

There are 10 operating theatres complemented by a full anaesthetic service & a consultant led pain service. Three theatres are fitted with ultra clean air ventilation systems, mainly for orthopaedic surgery. One theatre is equipped as a laparoscopic theatre with built in screens and multi-functional lighting. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Endoscopy patients are treated in their own specialist units.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
• To undertake duties as part of the on call out of hours rota covering Intensive Care.
• To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients
• Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential

• Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice

Desirable

• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
• Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent

Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential

• Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics.
• Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine

Desirable

• Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation

Research
Desirable

• Trained in GCP
• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Management Experience
Desirable

• Evidence of management experience
• Attendance of a management course

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit

Desirable

• Participation in relevant national audits

Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential

• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients

Teaching
Essential

• Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care

Desirable

• Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff

Research
Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice

Management Experience
Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient running of services
• Ability to lead within the department when required

Personal Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
• Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
• Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour

Personal Circumstances
Essential

• Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
• Fit to undertake the role

Employer details
Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Bedford Hospital

South Wing, Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

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416-CONS162A

Company

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020 following the merger of Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.Previously the hospitals were run by two separate NHS trusts, Bedford hospital NHS Trust and Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals Foundation Trust.By combining the two hospitals we have been able to ensure the clinical sustainability of both sites and ensure that key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics can remain at both sites.Both hospitals deliver a full range of acute hospital services to a population of around 700,000.The new integrated Trust employs a combined workforce of approximately 8,000 staff, the largest NHS employer in Bedfordshire. The hospitals are supported by an army of 500 volunteers whose invaluable work helps the delivery of services.

Bedford Hospital

Working at Bedford Hospital

The Trust\'s ethos is \'every patient matters\', our vision is to provide patient focused high quality acute hospital care to meet the needs of our local community and we are constantly working with our staff to find new ways of working to ensure that our vision is achieved.

About Bedford

Whether you like high-octane thrills or you\'re interested in history and the arts, if you want to entertain the family, or simply want to relax and enjoy quiet, unspoilt countryside, come and visit Bedford and north Bedfordshire.

The county town of Bedford is in one of England\'s smallest counties, flanked east and west by tourist hotspots like Oxford and Cambridge and just a 35 minute train journey from central London.

Renowned as having one of the finest riverside settings in the country, enjoy panoramic views of the River Great Ouse from the restored Castle Mound; all that remains of Bedford castle, which was destroyed in the siege of 1224.

Bedford Borough is a vibrant area to live in with an abundance of leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. We pride ourselves on offering a fantastic programme of cultural events throughout the year, and providing a wide range of affordable health opportunities, through our quality parks, award winning leisure centers\' and sports development work.

The nearby town of Milton Keynes has a large shopping mall and is a short bus or train ride away. Road and transport links are fantastic from Bedford to the whole of the UK and Europe.

Luton airport is only 30 minutes by car or direct by train, other airports nearby are Stanstead, Birmingham, Heathrow and Gatwick, all within 1hour and 30 minutes by train or car.

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital

Luton and Dunstable University Hospital is a top performing hospital and we are proud to care.

The Trust employs a diverse range of people in many different roles. In addition to doctors, nurses and therapy staff we employ people in a variety of other areas including administration, scientists, estates, technicians and support staff who all work together to deliver the best patient care. Our focus on excellence and patient safety remains our highest priority.

Staff are our most valuable asset and central to the delivery of safe, effective, excellent patient care.

The Trust strives to ensure staff feel valued, empowered, confident, motivated and focuses on developing staff to maximise their potential.

As an employee of the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital you can take advantage of a number of benefits that are available for all L&D staff which can be .

Why work for us?

Our way of working at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust is about providing great patient care but it\'s also about attracting and retaining excellent staff to provide that care. It\'s about the qualities, knowledge and skills you bring to your role in the Trust and the support, development and job satisfaction you expect in return. It\'s about sharing common priorities for improvement and embracing our Trust values while caring for our patients but also while working together as colleagues.

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