Job overview

We are appointing a locum Consultant Anaesthetist in our Critical Care team at UHS. The job plan will be a mixture of neuro ICU and general anaesthesia.
This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements we require in particular are elective and emergency major general surgery, orthopaedic/trauma and spinal surgery, ophthalmic anaesthesia, pre-assessment clinic, anaesthesia for endoscopy and interventional radiology.
We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans.  Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department.  We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.

Main duties of the job

We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake out of hours neuro ICU cover and daytime general anaesthesia duties.

We also cover surgical specialities at 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.

Working for our organisation

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it’s only right that we reward you with

• Opportunities to develop – UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
• A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
• A range of NHS discounts.

A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and New Forest on your doorstep

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you’ll do

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 and be on the GMC Specialist Register.

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

Salary (depends on experience) : £93,666 - £126,281 annual

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• CCT in Anaesthesia/ICM (near completion of CESR programme)

Desirable criteria

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

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level experience
• Experience in a range of sub-speciality Anaesthetics
• Teaching experience
• Audit experience

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
• Ability to cope with pressure, have patience & motivation
• Teamwork and collaboration skills

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

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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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