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Job Summary We are looking to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:
This vacancy has arisen due to a combination of retirements and service expansion. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 43 consultants, 6 SAS doctors and 37 junior doctors. This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review.About UsNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Excellence Values
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Job Responsibilities It is expected that the successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited to colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre‑operative assessment sessions. The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. We are a regional vascular and major head & neck cancer unit and will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests. The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Essential Clinical Experience
Desirable Clinical Experience
Essential Interpersonal Skills
Essential Management
Essential Audit & Research
Essential Teaching
Additional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Employment DetailsPay Scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working Pattern Full‑time Reference Number 265‑7837340‑SUR Job Location s
Employer DetailsNorthampton General Hospital Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
- General anaesthesia for major general, urology and gynae‑oncology surgery.
- General anaesthesia with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia.
This vacancy has arisen due to a combination of retirements and service expansion. The successful applicant will join an existing team of 43 consultants, 6 SAS doctors and 37 junior doctors. This Job Description is subject to approval by the Royal College and may be altered during this review.About UsNorthampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. Job Responsibilities It is expected that the successful applicant will work in theatres with at least one day a week dedicated to surgical specialities involving complex major surgeries including but not limited to colorectal, urology and gynaecology. Other direct clinical care areas will include trauma and orthopaedics, day case anaesthesia and pre‑operative assessment sessions. The indicative job plan is shown in the job description. Once appointed the exact job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director on behalf of the Medical Director. We are a regional vascular and major head & neck cancer unit and will support successful candidates to develop expertise in these areas based on the service requirements and your interests. The normal working day is 08:00 to 18:00.Person SpecificationEssential Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC specialist Register in Anaesthesia
- FRCA or Equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of the interview
Desirable Qualifications
- Membership of specialist societies
- Further postgraduate qualifications in or allied to anaesthesia
Essential Clinical Experience
- Anaesthetic management of a wide range of head and neck, obstetric, general, orthopaedic, emergency, trauma and major surgery with completion of higher training module set out by the RCOA old curriculum or Level 3 of the current curriculum.
Desirable Clinical Experience
- Advanced training module or Specialist Interest area module of the new curriculum in a relevant area for job plan 1
- Obstetric anaesthesia/Higher or advanced module or SIA equivalent for Job plan 2
Essential Interpersonal Skills
- Commitment to team working
- Good organisational skills and punctuality
- Good written, verbal, and aural communication skills
- Caring attitude towards colleagues
Essential Management
- Willingness to work as a member of the wider trust
- Awareness of current service development opportunities and challenges
- Willingness to share administrative responsibilities
Essential Audit & Research
- Experience of audit and quality improvement project
- Willingness to actively in the departments audit and quality improvement
Essential Teaching
- Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
- Experience of and commitment to undergraduate teaching
- Understanding of current education processes and requirements for training in Anaesthesia and ITU
- Evidence of attendance at anaesthesia meetings
Additional InformationDisclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Employment DetailsPay Scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working Pattern Full‑time Reference Number 265‑7837340‑SUR Job Location s
- Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital
- Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD
Employer DetailsNorthampton General Hospital Anaesthetics Department - Northampton General Hospital Cliftonville Road, Northampton, NN1 5BD Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
