Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics, interest in Pre-Operative Assessment in Luton

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and well-established pre-operative assessment team. We are expanding our current team to meet increasing demand driven by the expansion of surgical services, and the addition of new theatres in a new Acute Services Block currently under construction. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic consultant to join our Anaesthetic department.

The Department consists of 48 Consultants, (10 specialising in ITU) and a similar number of trainees and SAS grades. Surgical specialties include all major DGH specialties, as well as complex head and neck, paediatrics and bariatrics. The non-resident on-call commitment is currently 1:20 and covers emergency surgery and obstetrics. The hospital is renowned for its friendly atmosphere and progressive culture. The Trust has University Hospital status with UCL and the Royal Free, which provides opportunity to strengthen our teaching and R&D program. The department is fully committed to teaching and training both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.

Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital. There are many attractive villages and towns nearby like St Albans and Harpenden which has excellent schools.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join the well-established Anaesthetics Department as part of a service development plan, where we currently have a new Acute Surgical Block (ASB) under construction which is due for completion in 2025. Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics or be within six months of CCT accreditation. The successful applicants will provide a comprehensive high quality Anaesthesia service. We have a dedicated Pre-Operative Assessment Service which reviews and prepares patients ahead of surgery. This multi-disciplinary service is provided by Consultant Anaesthetists, specialist nursing staff, a prescribing pharmacist and an Elderly Care Consultant. It is well supported across the other hospital specialties. The successful candidate is expected to join the team and provide regular sessions to this service.

About us

Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face‑to‑face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government's decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus.

Job responsibilities

The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement. The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• FRCA or equivalent
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or eligible for entry within 6 months of the interview date
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• ALS, ATLS, EPLS
• Membership of the Pre-operative Association
• Qualification in Peri-operative Medicine

• Registration
• Full GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

• Clinical Effectiveness
• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD.
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Participation in relevant national audits

• Teaching
• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.
• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills

• Leadership Skills
• Clinical Governance
• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

• Personnel Circumstances
• Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on‑call emergencies.
• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

• Clinical Experience
• Excellent all round experience of DGH work
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Anaesthetics and Advanced Airway management skills
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
• Experience in General Medicine
• A period of specialist training in Preassessment

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.