standards for critical care.Clinical GovernanceThe Anaesthetic
department also holds regular audit meetings (up to six meetings per annum).
These include combined meetings with surgical specialities, mandatory training
updates as well as mortality and morbidity reviews, case presentations and
discussing new developments.We undertake a
regular morbidity and mortality review to share learning within the department
and more widely within the trust.The successful
candidate will also be encouraged to become participate in the governance and
service development. Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time will be
available in job plans to support involvement in these activitiesPermanent Staff MeetingsAnaesthetic &
Critical Care permanent medical staff meetings are held bi-monthly on the day
of the audit meetings.We have a weekly
departmental meeting on a Thursday Lunchtime, which is attended by all staff
including trainees and representatives from theatres (e.g.) ODPs and
management.Out-of-hours emergency serviceThe emergency
on-call anaesthetic team consists of:A CT 1/2 who provides anaesthetic cover for the acute surgical specialties.An ST3+ whose duties include the provision of medical cover for the ICU or Labour Ward, Paediatric resuscitation, as well as supporting the CT1/2 anaesthetist.SAS doctor whose duties include the provision of medical cover for the ICU or Labour ward, Paediatric resuscitation, as well as supporting the CT1/2 anaesthetist.A Consultant Generalist anaesthetist with responsibility for theatres and obstetrics.A Consultant Intensivist is on call on weekend days ) in addition to the Consultant General AnaesthetistWeekdays a Consultant Intensivist is resident until 21:30.StaffingThe post-holder
will work alongside the existing Consultant Anaesthetists. Relationships with other
Departments:The Department
serves all the major specialities appropriate to a District General Hospital,
with the exception of Plastic Surgery, Vascular surgery, Cardiac, specialised
Paediatric and Neurosurgery.Office AccommodationShared office
accommodation and shared secretarial support will be available within the
Anaesthetic Department and Critical Care Unit.The Post The successful
candidates will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and
Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide
8.0 PA per week of DCC, plus 1.0 PA for on call, and a minimum of 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be
available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department, and the
appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by
their interests and the needs of the department.Critical Care UnitCritical Care
Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant
provides cover from 0800 to 2100 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the
other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU).
On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General
Consultants. The Critical Care Consultants provide a weekend on call service
which will be on a 1 in 9 basis with prospective cover. There is a resident
session on the Critical care unit from , followed by on call till
2000hr. (Consultants will be expected to cross cover colleagues leave in order
to cover the Critical Care Medicine service). These are new posts to facilitate
a departmental restructure, providing separate rotas for critical care and
other duties. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time.
There are currently 9 Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care.
We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical
cover in critical care.AnaestheticsEach theatre
session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative
assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list
is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Several theatre lists may be all Day
and the trauma list starts at 13:45 and finishes at 20:30.Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)The list of
activities included in SPA is not limited to activities to support continuing
professional development (CPD), but includes mandatory training, appraisal,
revalidation, audit, job planning, departmental and personal administration,
governance, education and training etc.
All of the SPA activities will be required to support revalidation and
professional development.The expected
anaesthetic related activities of the job plan, should occur at regular times
in the week. Mutual agreement will be reached between the appointee and their
Clinical Lead, with regard to scheduling, including SPA.An example
timetable is indicated in this job description, and we are very willing to
discuss alternative arrangements with suitable candidates who have a specialist
area of interest that complements their primary role.On Call AvailabilityThe post holder
will participate in the General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on call rota
for out of hours emergency work. The on call is Category A attracting a pay
supplement of 3% and PA per week on average., standards for critical care.Clinical GovernanceThe Anaesthetic
department also holds regular audit meetings (up to six meetings per annum).
These include combined meetings with surgical specialities, mandatory training
updates as well as mortality and morbidity reviews, case presentations and
discussing new developments.We undertake a
regular morbidity and mortality review to share learning within the department
and more widely within the trust.The successful
candidate will also be encouraged to become participate in the governance and
service development. Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) time will be
available in job plans to support involvement in these activitiesPermanent Staff MeetingsAnaesthetic &
Critical Care permanent medical staff meetings are held bi-monthly on the day
of the audit meetings.We have a weekly
departmental meeting on a Thursday Lunchtime, which is attended by all staff
including trainees and representatives from theatres (e.g.) ODPs and
management.Out-of-hours emergency serviceThe emergency
on-call anaesthetic team consists of:A CT 1/2 who provides anaesthetic cover for the acute surgical specialties.
An ST3+ whose duties include the provision of medical cover for the ICU or Labour Ward, Paediatric resuscitation, as well as supporting the CT1/2 anaesthetist.SAS doctor whose duties include the provision of medical cover for the ICU or Labour ward, Paediatric resuscitation, as well as supporting the CT1/2 anaesthetist.A Consultant Generalist anaesthetist with responsibility for theatres and obstetrics.A Consultant Intensivist is on call on weekend days ) in addition to the Consultant General AnaesthetistWeekdays a Consultant Intensivist is resident until 21:30.StaffingThe post-holder
will work alongside the existing Consultant Anaesthetists. Relationships with other
Departments:The Department
serves all the major specialities appropriate to a District General Hospital,
with the exception of Plastic Surgery, Vascular surgery, Cardiac, specialised
Paediatric and Neurosurgery.Office AccommodationShared office
accommodation and shared secretarial support will be available within the
Anaesthetic Department and Critical Care Unit.The Post The successful
candidates will share responsibilities within the department of Anaesthesia and
Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will be required to provide
8.0 PA per week of DCC, plus 1.0 PA for on call, and a minimum of 1.5 PA per week of SPA. Additional clinical PAs may be
available dependent upon the needs of the anaesthetic department, and the
appointee will be encouraged to take on additional SPA roles determined by
their interests and the needs of the department.Critical Care UnitCritical Care
Medicine cover is provided by two consultants on weekdays. One Consultant
provides cover from 0800 to 2100 on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the
other provides cover between 0800 and 1800 on the High Dependency Unit (HDU).
On call during the week is shared between the Critical Care and General
Consultants. The Critical Care Consultants provide a weekend on call service
which will be on a 1 in 9 basis with prospective cover. There is a resident
session on the Critical care unit from , followed by on call till
2000hr. (Consultants will be expected to cross cover colleagues leave in order
to cover the Critical Care Medicine service). These are new posts to facilitate
a departmental restructure, providing separate rotas for critical care and
other duties. The aim is to separate out the ITU and General rotas in time.
There are currently 9 Consultant Anaesthetists with sessions in Critical Care.
We have recently appointed a trust associate specialist to increase clinical
cover in critical care.AnaestheticsEach theatre
session is 1.33 PAs or 5 hours, which includes 1 hour for pre-operative
assessment and post-operative care. The theatre start time for the morning list
is 0830 and for afternoon list is 1345. Several theatre lists may be all Day
and the trauma list starts at 13:45 and finishes at 20:30.Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)The list of
activities included in SPA is not limited to activities to support continuing
professional development (CPD), but includes mandatory training, appraisal,
revalidation, audit, job planning, departmental and personal administration,
governance, education and training etc.
All of the SPA activities will be required to support revalidation and
professional development.The expected
anaesthetic related activities of the job plan, should occur at regular times
in the week. Mutual agreement will be reached between the appointee and their
Clinical Lead, with regard to scheduling, including SPA.An example
timetable is indicated in this job description, and we are very willing to
discuss alternative arrangements with suitable candidates who have a specialist
area of interest that complements their primary role.On Call AvailabilityThe post holder
will participate in the General Anaesthesia & Critical Care on call rota
for out of hours emergency work. The on call is Category A attracting a pay
supplement of 3% and PA per week on average.All Consultant interviews will be performed in person (face to face).
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Consultant in Anaesthetics in Mexborough employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
