Anaesthetics Consultant Needed in Devon, Plymouth

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The post holder will be required to perform a range of anaesthetic procedures on patients referred to the treatment centre, working in accordance with hospital protocols and working practices based in Plymouth.

• Applicants will be expected to have an excellent clinical quality record and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform efficiently in theatre.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellent teamwork with clinical colleagues.
• Willingness to utilise and develop clinical care pathways in the overall management of patients.
• Assist in improving these pathways over time while maintaining a positive and patient-focused approach.
• A commitment to provide out-of-hours on-call cover on a rota basis will be required.
• Build strong relationships with surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in audit, research, and service management.
• Engage in management responsibilities and contribute to departmental and Clinical Governance meetings.
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical and/or other clinical staff.
• Responsible for the management of specific consultant staff.
• Provide a wide range of anaesthetic procedures, both general and regional.
• Main specialty is Orthopaedics, with additional work in General Surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
• Attend outpatient clinics (OPD) on a rota basis to support pre-assessment of patients prior to surgery.
• Participate in an on-call rota, ensuring availability and appropriate contact arrangements when on call.
• Support Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) in patient assessment and provide specialist clinical advice where required.
• Undertake all associated administrative duties, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete clinical records in line with confidentiality and governance standards.
• Work collaboratively with local management and clinical colleagues to support efficient service delivery and contribute to departmental management.
• Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and participate in annual appraisal in line with GMC revalidation requirements.
• Engage in ongoing professional and managerial development.
• Ensure adherence to Infection Control policies.
• Actively contribute to clinical audit, research, and Clinical Governance activities.

Education and Training:

• Participate in the teaching and training of junior staff, RMOs, anaesthetic nurses, and other clinical groups.
• Support continuous professional development within the wider clinical team.

A typical job plan comprises 40 hours of clinical activity per week, including occasional Saturdays, with flexibility as required. Annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year.

The postholder has a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Cooperate with the employer to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and legislation.