• Job Description

  Req#: C9229-23-1006?language=en&page=1320&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are delighted to invite applications for the role of Consultant in General Anaesthesia at Hereford County Hospital, Wye Valley NHS Trust.

  Consultants are expected to be involved in all areas of Clinical Governance, annual appraisals and an appropriate CPD programme, as well as the GMC Revalidation programme.

  This is a Generalist job with the scope to accommodate specialist interest if needed. This can be discussed at time of interview.

  Closing date: January 3rd 2024

  Interview Date: January 29th 2024

  If you have any enquiries or would like to plan a visit to the department, please contact Dr Joanne Connell , Joint Clinical Director on Joanne.Connell@wvt.nhs.uk or alternatively 07963889203

  Main duties of the job

  Job Plan

  Direct Clinical Care (DCC) Programmed Activities (PA's). The service is currently working towards implementing an activity based job planning for all consultant staff.

  An indicative Time Table has been included in the Job Description, please find attached.The job plan will be subject to annual review with any revisions sought by mutual agreement though it is expected that the individual will work with the Directorate management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match - this will require new and flexible ways of working in the future.

  Duties and responsibilities

  1. The appointee will be expected to provide a first class anaesthetic service for elective and emergency cases in all surgical specialties. Clinical anaesthetic duties will be undertaken mainly in the theatre suite but may also include Obstetrics.

  2. The appointee will take part in regular Departmental, Academic and Audit meetings.

  3. The post-holder would be expected to participate in Continuing Medical Education to the level required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists / IBTICM as appropriate to the individual post holders.

  4. The post holder is expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Trust's policies on Clinical

  About us

  Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

  Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

  Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.

  We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

  More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

  We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

  Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

  Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

  Date posted

  13 December 2023

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £93,666 to £126,281 a year PA

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  229-JC-SDMS-5863931

  Job locations

  Hereford County Hospital

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We value our anaesthetic staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. This is demonstrated with a high proportion of our substantive body who access and deliver regulareducation and training sessions. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education.

  As a department we are proud of our high training and educational reputation in the West Midland. This has been validated with consistent outstanding on the GMCs Job Evaluation Survey Tool (JEST). This is demonstrated by a high proportion of consultants who partake in regular education and training. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education. Wewould expect all our staff to be involved with our training programmes.Consultant Anaesthetists are expected to guide, advise and teach undergraduate students, anaesthetic trainees and Specialty Doctors. Hereford is part of the Birmingham School of Anaesthesiaand receives 8 trainees at CT 1, CT2, ST3 and ST6/7 levels. In addition, as support for the Hereford Academy, we accept 3rd, 4th and 5th year Birmingham medical students and two Trust F1 rotations include 4 months of Anaesthetics. We value our junior staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression.

  The appointee will be appointed as a Consultant in Anaesthesia, working in the operating theatres or other appropriate clinical venue with a contribution to the on-call rota (Currently 1 in 12) which coversGeneral Emergencies, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. At the weekend the on call consultant is supported by another consultant who covers 8 till 2pm. This is a separate on-call rota.

  The following surgical services are provided by Wye Valley NHS Trust:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • E.N.T. and maxillo-facial surgery
  • Colorectal and other laparoscopic surgery
  • Breast surgery, including reconstructive surgery.
  • Paediatric surgery
  • Urological surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatric surgery

  Operating TheatresThe Main Operating Theatre suite is situated at the Hereford County Hospital site which has eighttheatres. Elective surgery is conducted from Monday to Friday with some evening scheduled lists. There is a dedicated theatre for the emergency workload at the weekend, with an additional Sunday Trauma list. There are peripheral minor operating sites in Belmont, Bridgenorth, Brecon and Llandrindod Wells which require anaesthetic services and which subject to induction you may be expected to cover.

  Critical CareThe Unit is led by Dr Richard Hodgson and Sister Tracy Hamer. It is part of the West Midlands Critical Care network. It is based adjacent to Operating Theatres and has 8 beds split between Level 3 and Level 2 care.The consultants with an interest in Critical Care provide a daytime service with a 1:6 (with prospective cover) week on rota (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). The out of hours service is provided by the general on call rota whereby all members demonstrate CPD and regular sessions for Critical Care Medicine.

  Obstetric AnaesthesiaThe unit delivers approximately 2000 babies per year. There are 3 elective caesarean section lists per week. Dr Julian Chilvers leads the Anaesthetic services to Obstetrics.

  Acute Pain ServiceThe pain service is delivered by Dr Charlotte Small, Dr David Radley. The current focus is on chronic pain. Specialty doctors are able to have training in this field. The acute pain service is delivered by the anaesthetic service with weekly ward rounds delivered by the pain service. Palliative Care receive dual input from the pain service and the local Hospice Team.

  Pre-Operative AssessmentThe Pre-Operative Assessment is a nurse delivered, consultant led service with daily Consultant sessions and a CPEX service.

  Departmental Teaching, Education, Audit and ResearchThe Department of Anaesthesia provides weekly trainee teaching sessions which all consultants are encouraged to participate in. In addition, the Department provides a half-day of teaching per month where Morbidity and Mortality, journal reviews, educational and audit subjects are presented.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  We value our anaesthetic staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. This is demonstrated with a high proportion of our substantive body who access and deliver regulareducation and training sessions. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education.

  As a department we are proud of our high training and educational reputation in the West Midland. This has been validated with consistent outstanding on the GMCs Job Evaluation Survey Tool (JEST). This is demonstrated by a high proportion of consultants who partake in regular education and training. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all aspects of healthcare and education. Wewould expect all our staff to be involved with our training programmes.Consultant Anaesthetists are expected to guide, advise and teach undergraduate students, anaesthetic trainees and Specialty Doctors. Hereford is part of the Birmingham School of Anaesthesiaand receives 8 trainees at CT 1, CT2, ST3 and ST6/7 levels. In addition, as support for the Hereford Academy, we accept 3rd, 4th and 5th year Birmingham medical students and two Trust F1 rotations include 4 months of Anaesthetics. We value our junior staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression.

  The appointee will be appointed as a Consultant in Anaesthesia, working in the operating theatres or other appropriate clinical venue with a contribution to the on-call rota (Currently 1 in 12) which coversGeneral Emergencies, Obstetric Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. At the weekend the on call consultant is supported by another consultant who covers 8 till 2pm. This is a separate on-call rota.

  The following surgical services are provided by Wye Valley NHS Trust:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Trauma and Orthopaedics
  • E.N.T. and maxillo-facial surgery
  • Colorectal and other laparoscopic surgery
  • Breast surgery, including reconstructive surgery.
  • Paediatric surgery
  • Urological surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Podiatric surgery

  Operating TheatresThe Main Operating Theatre suite is situated at the Hereford County Hospital site which has eighttheatres. Elective surgery is conducted from Monday to Friday with some evening scheduled lists. There is a dedicated theatre for the emergency workload at the weekend, with an additional Sunday Trauma list. There are peripheral minor operating sites in Belmont, Bridgenorth, Brecon and Llandrindod Wells which require anaesthetic services and which subject to induction you may be expected to cover.

  Critical CareThe Unit is led by Dr Richard Hodgson and Sister Tracy Hamer. It is part of the West Midlands Critical Care network. It is based adjacent to Operating Theatres and has 8 beds split between Level 3 and Level 2 care.The consultants with an interest in Critical Care provide a daytime service with a 1:6 (with prospective cover) week on rota (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm). The out of hours service is provided by the general on call rota whereby all members demonstrate CPD and regular sessions for Critical Care Medicine.

  Obstetric AnaesthesiaThe unit delivers approximately 2000 babies per year. There are 3 elective caesarean section lists per week. Dr Julian Chilvers leads the Anaesthetic services to Obstetrics.

  Acute Pain ServiceThe pain service is delivered by Dr Charlotte Small, Dr David Radley. The current focus is on chronic pain. Specialty doctors are able to have training in this field. The acute pain service is delivered by the anaesthetic service with weekly ward rounds delivered by the pain service. Palliative Care receive dual input from the pain service and the local Hospice Team.

  Pre-Operative AssessmentThe Pre-Operative Assessment is a nurse delivered, consultant led service with daily Consultant sessions and a CPEX service.

  Departmental Teaching, Education, Audit and ResearchThe Department of Anaesthesia provides weekly trainee teaching sessions which all consultants are encouraged to participate in. In addition, the Department provides a half-day of teaching per month where Morbidity and Mortality, journal reviews, educational and audit subjects are presented.

  Person Specification

  Professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • License to practice
  • FRCA
  • On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia on day of interview

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience as a Generalist in provision of Anaesthesia
  • Higher training or equivalent in ICM
  • Higher training or equivalent in Obstetric Anaesthesia & Analgesia
  • Advanced training or equivalent an area of general duties
  • Previous NHS experience

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Practical skills commensurate with the above

  Desirable

  • ALS/ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS /PALS: Provider/ Instructo

  Person Specification

  Professional Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC Registration
  • License to practice
  • FRCA
  • On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia on day of interview

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Proven experience as a Generalist in provision of Anaesthesia
  • Higher training or equivalent in ICM
  • Higher training or equivalent in Obstetric Anaesthesia & Analgesia
  • Advanced training or equivalent an area of general duties
  • Previous NHS experience

  Clinical Skills

  Essential

  • Practical skills commensurate with the above

  Desirable

  • ALS/ATLS/ EPLS/ APLS /PALS: Provider/ Instructo

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wye Valley NHS Trust

  Address

  Hereford County Hospital

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Wye Valley NHS Trust

  Address

  Hereford County Hospital

  Stonebow Road

  Hereford

  HR1 2ER

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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