Consultant Anaesthetist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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Job Overview

The advertised post is for a full time substantive post. The post is for ten PA’s per week, of which it is anticipated seven will be for direct clinical care and three for supporting professional activity (SPA). Additional DCC sessions may be available by separate discussion and the job planning process. DCC sessions will be to provide emergency on call cover and anaesthesia for elective theatre lists. The non emergency DCC’s are open to negotiation depending on the interests of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.

The on call requirement for the post is to join the single tier consultant on call (currently 1 in 21). At present the single tier consultant on-call requires the consultant to cover emergency theatres, ITU and obstetrics. All consultants also share additional daytime weekend cover on a 1 in 15 basis to provide greater consultant presence during weekend days. There are 3 resident trainees / specialty doctors covering ITU, theatres and obstetrics.

All consultant anaesthetists are expected to be competent to anaesthetise children down to one year old and to be able to help critically ill children younger than this while awaiting retrieval to a tertiary centre.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a colleague who is keen to join our team delivering exceptional healthcare in a picturesque, rural setting. Our DGH offers a varied job plan with exposure to a diverse range of clinical cases. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Gynae, Robotics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Trauma.

As part of our team, you will participate in a 1:21 overnight on-call rota, providing essential coverage for general theatres, obstetric theatres, and critical care. We are committed to supporting our colleagues and fostering a collaborative environment, both during the day and out of hours. We welcome discussions with applicants to tailor the role to their expertise and provide any necessary support for their professional development.

We expect the applicant to be happy and capable to teach novice anaesthetists in theatre. Ideally, we are looking for someone who enjoys teaching and would join in with the trainee teaching rota.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with license to practice and up to date appraisal / revalidation.
• Postgraduate training in anaesthesia to CCT level (or non –UK equivalent) evidence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC.

Desirable criteria

• Experience as a consultant in the UK.

Knowledge/ Qualification

Essential Criteria

• Final FRCA (or non UK equivalent).
• ALS.

Desirable criteria

• ATLS.

Essential Criteria

Basic Skills & Abilities

• General and regional anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialities to all age groups above 1 year old.

Desirable criteria

• Obstetric anaesthesia.
• Regional anaesthesia for upper limb surgeries.
• Competent to transfer patients for specialist care.

Teaching

Essential Criteria

• Willing and able to teach trainees in theatre on attached lists.

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to participate in departmental teaching.
• Proven ability in preparing and delivering teaching material.

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential criteria

• Adaptability to changing needs of service.
• Work in pressured environment.

Desirable criteria

• Basic Welsh speaker.
• Ability to travel.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care