Consultant Anaesthetist in Barnsley

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BHNFT) is delighted to be looking to appoint one whole-time Consultant in Anaesthesia to join our team. This post is to allow expansion of anaesthetic services to meet activity and service specification demands and includes the flexibility to spend a significant amount of time within the job plan to allow for engagement within a specialist area of your choice with particular reference to Obstetric anaesthesia, Trauma and Orthopaedics anaesthesia and Perioperative medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our close-knit anaesthetic and intensive care team at a thriving district general hospital, while pursuing a significant sub-specialty interest. This post will suit an appropriately trained clinician with CCT or equivalent in anaesthesia.

The prospective candidate will enjoy the following benefits depending on subspecialty of choice:

• Dedicated sessions on Labour ward.
• 2PA/week dedicated clinical time to perioperative medicine.
• Support and help to further develop a specialised area of your choice.
• Regular in-house teaching and training with regular ICM and Anaesthetic journal clubs.
• Easy to access study leave to attend major conferences.

The post will appeal to a clinician who is looking to join a forward-thinking, motivated and friendly department who, in addition to striving for the best possible patient care, is keen to join a team of like-minded individuals.

Main duties of the job

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Services

• To provide, along with colleagues, an efficient and effective Anaesthetic service to Barnsley Hospital.
• Provide anaesthetic services and assist in coordinating their delivery within the Trust, with a special interest in an area of choice.
• Advise clinical colleagues on matters within his/her particular spheres of interest.
• To work closely with all members of the anaesthetic and theatre team in order to provide a comprehensive, high-quality service in all clinical areas.

Training and Education

• To participate in the teaching and training programmes including: Joint responsibility for the training and education of the non-consultant medical staff within the department.
• Contribute to the training of medical students, nurses, theatre staff and paramedics.
• Involvement in post-graduate and continuing professional development for the department and Trust.
• To participate in the formal appraisal of junior medical staff in accordance with the guidelines from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Regional Postgraduate Dean.
• Develop as an Educational Supervisor.

About us

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work. We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise - the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a 'we can do this' attitude is evident right through the organisation. Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and person specification for this post can be found under the supporting document section.

Person Specification

Experience

• Satisfactory completion of training as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as assessed by the College assessor.
• Suitable experience in all areas of clinical practice required for the post.
• Additional training/experience in the area of subspecialty experience.

Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent with CCT in Anaesthetics at the time of commencing the post.
• Registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register (within 6 months of interview).
• Demonstrates commitment to the post applied for.
• Has ability to empathise and interact effectively with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Shows concern for excellence and is able to set, prioritise and monitor performance against objectives.
• Good team player.
• Is able to gain the commitment of others including peers and patients, presenting themselves positively and showing self-confidence and personal drive.
• Is able to manage personal emotions and stress when under pressure.
• Accepts responsibility for their own personal and professional development as well as the development of others.
• Is able to develop ideas using different perspectives or angles to look at situations and is capable of reaching the best decision from a range of options.

Skills

• Clinical competence and appropriate training in the range of clinical practice required of the post.
• Be able to effectively supervise trainees with their clinical practice within the anaesthetic department.
• The passion and ability to teach and develop junior medical staff, clinical support staff and medical students and enhance their performance.
• The ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
• The ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvement in clinical services.
• The ability to plan, allocate and evaluate work.

Knowledge

• Is on the GMC specialist register or eligible for admission to the register.
• Knowledge and understanding of the statutory and regulatory environment within which the medical services operate within the NHS.
• A relevant PGCert or higher, or in progress.
• Evidence of commitment to education and training.
• Evidence of commitment to the chosen subspecialty interest.
• Evidence of higher training and qualifications in the chosen subspecialty interest.

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.