Job Description

We are delighted to advertise 4 Specialist grade posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. These posts are new posts which have arisen due to restructuring within the department. The posts are on a substantive basis. Specialist anaesthetists will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.



The posts are ideally suited for candidates with a specialist interest in 'Ophthalmic Anaesthesia' with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or regional anaesthesia. Clinical sessions are negotiable to suit the applicant's sub-specialty interests. Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.



There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in amongst other things like management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. "Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams. New ideas and experience in this area will be highly welcomed.



The successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 13 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced speciality doctors and trainees from both Birmingham and Stoke School of Anaesthesia. All anaesthetists at the Trust work cross-site at MMUH, City Heath Campus and Sandwell Health Campus, with theatre services at each site.



The appointees will be expected to work flexibly at all locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee's sub-specialty interests. Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable. Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification. From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or service development and risk management would complement the department well. The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department. It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed. The department prides itself in flexible job planning.



Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.



We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.



Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.



Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.



We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.?Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.



Our aim is to provide high quality patient experience but in a very staff friendly environment. There is great focus on staff wellbeing both at department and trust level. We have been pioneers in new ways of working and demonstrated that in trauma and peri-operative medicine and have been recognized nationally. We always receive excellent feedback from our trainees and encourage all consultants to participate in undergraduate and post graduate training.



For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Dr Jay Susarla:

Clinical Director Anaesthesia Critical Care and Pain Management: 0121 507 4343/3415

Jaysimha.susarla@nhs.net