Overview
We are delighted to advertise 2 Consultant posts in Anaesthesia with interest in General or Obstetric Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. The Consultant Anaesthetists will be responsible for delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care to the service users in accordance with the trust’s values, procedures, and operating policies. The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in “Obstetric Anaesthesia” or “Generalists” with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or paediatric anaesthesia. Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres. Other sessions are negotiable to suit the applicant’s subspecialty 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, management, governance, peri‑operative medicine, service development and education and training.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 15 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 consultants at the Trust work cross‑site at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), the City Health Campus (previous City Hospital), and Sandwell Health Campus (previous Sandwell General Hospital), with theatre services at all sites. Maternity services are based exclusively at MMUH. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly at the locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee’s sub‑specialty interests. We currently provide an on‑call cover for each site on a 1 in 16 frequency. 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.
About us
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. We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Clinical Director: Dr KP Krishnan 0121 507 4343 / 0121 507 3415Email: k.krishnan@nhs.netDr Mark Howes: Subspecialty Lead for Anaesthesia Markhowes1@nhs.netDr Hannah Bawdon: Subspecialty Lead Obstetric Anaesthesia 01215074343/3415hannah.bawdon@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration & license to practice.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetist (FRCA) or equivalent.
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Anaesthesia, (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview).
- Obtained CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or expected within 6 months from the date of interview
Desirable
- Additional Post Graduate Qualifications
- SIA in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or evidence of equivalent experience) – Obs Post
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia
- Skills and experience in Anaesthesia appropriate for a consultant in District general hospital including paediatric resuscitation.
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience in peri‑operative medicine
- Advanced training in regional Anaesthesia
Professional and Multi‑disciplinary team working and communication
Essential
- Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team and communicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Desirable
- Evidence of patient and colleague feedback
Management, Leadership and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
Desirable
- Defined leadership or quality improvement qualifications.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate immigration status (where appropriate)
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to continuing medical education and professional development
- Flexible and adaptive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Caring attitude to patients
Desirable
- Demonstrates initiative in personal practice
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An awareness of current speciality developments, initiatives and issues.
Desirable
- Publications in relevant peer‑reviewed journals in the last five years.
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Experience in simulation training
- Formal training in teaching
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit or QIPs
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision‑making.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within a reasonable distance of MMUH
- Ability to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust’s sites.
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