Job Description

We are looking to recruit up to 10 consultant Anaesthetists. Various sub- speciality interests can be accommodated such as neuro anaesthesia, Obstetric anaesthesia, trauma anaesthesia, peri operative medicine, Paediatric(including neonates) anaesthesiaA total of 74 Consultant Anaesthetists including 5 Locum Consultants currently work for the Trust. The department also currently employs 2 Associate Specialists, 2 Specialist Grade Anaesthetists, 1 Specialty Doctor and about 30 trainees based in Anaesthesia ranging from CT1-ST7. 5 Senior Clinical Fellows are employed in the anaesthetic department. There are also trainees from acute medicine, respiratory medicine and emergency medicine who rotate through training in Intensive care and we train both FY1 and FY2 Doctors from our Local Foundation School.There are 10 Anaesthesia Associates working in the department.Secretarial and administrative support to the Department is provided by 5 secretaries in anaesthesia and two based in critical care.The Department provides Anaesthesia services for all major surgical specialties and works across two sites. Most elective work takes place at Castle Hill Hospital whilst urgent care, obstetric and paediatric care is at Hull Royal Infirmary.Main duties of the jobThe Consultant will be in conjunction with colleagues:- Provide an anaesthetic service in accordance with the agreed timetable and subsequent job plan.- Consultant on call to cover various theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary site.- Supervise trainee anaesthetic staff within the Trust.The consultant will be on a 1:8 to 1:20 rota.A standard full time Job Plan will contain 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising 8 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC), 1 PA for General Consultant on call at HRI. 1 SPA are classed as 'core' and cover time for training, teaching, CPD, audit, appraisal, clinical governance and attendance at service meetings.About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over xc2xa31.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.Date posted29 April 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalaryxc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year PA PRContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number356-25-7160190Job locationsHull Royal InfirmaryAnlaby RoadHullHU3 2JZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details regarding this job opportunity, please see attached full job description and personal specification. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details regarding this job opportunity, please see attached full job description and personal specification.Person SpecificationProfessional RegistrationEssential

• Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Eligible to be on the Specialist Register or on the Specialist Register

Desirable

• MD, PhD or M Med Sci
• Further qualification in medical education

Qualifications and TrainingEssential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
• Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
• 7 years Anaesthesia experience
• ALS Provider

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
• PALS provider
• ATLS provider

Personal AttributesEssential

• Well organised and skilled in good time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team flexibly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management courses.

Management and Administration ExperienceEssential

• Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.

Desirable

• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Trained in assessment of junior doctors

Teaching, Audit and ResearchEssential

• Ability to carry out medical research.
• Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.

Desirable

• A commitment to continuing research.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff

Person SpecificationProfessional RegistrationEssential

• Registered Practitioner who possesses FRCA (or equivalent). Eligible to be on the Specialist Register or on the Specialist Register

Desirable

• MD, PhD or M Med Sci
• Further qualification in medical education

Qualifications and TrainingEssential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of training, clinical experience and competence in all anaesthetic techniques required for this post
• Worked in the UK for at least 12 months as an anaesthetist
• 7 years Anaesthesia experience
• ALS Provider

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Expertise in Regional Anaesthesia techniques
• PALS provider
• ATLS provider

Personal AttributesEssential

• Well organised and skilled in good time management
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team flexibly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS, and of the responsibilities of a NHS consultant.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management courses.

Management and Administration ExperienceEssential

• Experience in training and teaching postgraduate and doctors and medical students in small and large groups.

Desirable

• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
• Trained in assessment of junior doctors

Teaching, Audit and ResearchEssential

• Ability to carry out medical research.
• Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting.

Desirable

• A commitment to continuing research.
• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff

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