Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Anaesthetist to increase the provision of Anaesthetic services across our theatres and pre-assessment clinics.

The anaesthetist is required to work in different subspecialties depending on their experience. There is a need for anaesthetists to be able to cover some of major general surgery (colorectal, gynaecology, urology), hepato-biliary and upper GI surgery, ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, head and neck surgery, vascular surgery, urology, interventional radiology, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery and CEPOD/Trauma work. We also cover surgical specialities at our cold site Lymington New Forest Hospital, and sessions are available there. A wide range of Anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore candidates with almost any skill set are welcome.  
Candidates may be asked to provide a pre-assessment clinic linked to their interests.   

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Candidates may be asked to provide a pre-assessment clinic linked to their interests.  

There is no expectation of an on-call commitment. However, we have elective weekend lists, so successful candidates are expected to undertake some lists on a Saturday or Sunday (frequency is around 10-12 days and is decided by mutual agreement). This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for the successful applicant to request a wide variety of work, subject to mutual agreement with the Care Group Lead and the needs of the Trust. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Applicants should have CCT in Anaesthesia, or equivalent abroad, or CESR application in progress.

For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on TBC.

Job Reference: - MT1157

Salary based on experience: £93,666 – £126,281

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

[email protected] or [email protected]

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• CCT in the speciality of Anaesthesia or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP, MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Wide clinical experience
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of participation in Audit

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics and related work
• Patience, dependability, motivation, enthusiasm and coping with stress skills
• Teamwork and leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to deliver emergency Mechanical Thrombectomy

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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