Job Summary We are looking to recruit a Consultant Anaesthetist who is skilled at providing:

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

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