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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of acute clinical services for a catchment area of up over 1 million people. Our vision is “to provide every patient with the care we want for those we love the most”, reflecting the utmost importance that we attach to the quality of care and experience that each and every one of our patients receives.
We provide specialist services in radiotherapy, neonatalogy, paediatrics, orthopaedics, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, rheumatology, medicine and surgery. Every year our 7,000 staff treat people from Norfolk, neighbouring counties and further afield. Our patients are referred to us by around 100 local GP surgeries and other acute hospitals and primary care Trusts around the country. We are involved in the teaching and training of a wide range of health professionals, in partnership with the University of East Anglia and other local education providers.
Locum Consultant in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Accepting applications until: 14-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 14-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- NNUH
- Tref
- Norwich
- Cod post
- NR4 7UY
- Major / Minor Region
- Norfolk
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- 12 months (1 year fixed term)
- Oriau
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Cyflog
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (Locum Consultant)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Anaesthetics
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This a full-time locum post for a consultant in anaesthesia with a special interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful applicant would join a team of 9 obstetric subspecialty anaesthetists who undertake a mix of obstetric and adult practice and cover an obstetric on-call rota.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
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The appointment is to the Trust, not to specific hospitals.
The appointee will take his/her share of clinical responsibilities within the Department of anaesthesia. This will include provision for peri-operative assessment.
In addition to duties within sub-specialty, the appointee will be required to provide anaesthesia for adult patients in all specialties as appropriate to his/her training and experience.
There is an on-call commitment of approximately 1:10. This provides an obstetric anaesthetic service for out-of-hours urgent and emergency cases.
All consultants, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust’s Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management.
The appointee will be a member of the Consultant Staff Committee.
Further, the appointee will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, whereby all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Accreditation in anaesthesia and on specialist register at or within 6 months of the AAC
- Minimum of 6 months higher specialist training in obstetric anaesthesia as a senior trainee or post CCT fellow at a tertiary centre
- Current ALS certification
Meini prawf dymunol
- ALS instructor or equivalent
- NLS provider
- MOET / ALSO provider
- ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Advanced Training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Post CCT experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
- Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings and clinics for high risk obstetric patients
- Evidence of multidisciplinary working with obstetricians and midwifery staff
Meini prawf dymunol
- An interest in High-+risk obstetric anaesthesia
Teaching Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of ability and commitment to teaching trainees, undergraduates, Midwives and other professional groups.
- Willingness to participate in departmental education programme
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods
Meini prawf dymunol
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- Experience of organising teaching programmes or specific teaching events
Management and Administrative Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Training and experience in management relevant to Anaesthesia
- Attendance on a management course
Research and Audit
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine, the principles of medical audit and clinical governance.
- Completed at least one audit project related to obstetric anaesthesia.
Meini prawf dymunol
- GCP certified
- Research experience
- Relevant publication in peer reviewed journals
- Presentation at regional or national meetings
Other Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Membership of a specialist obstetric anaesthesia society
Meini prawf dymunol
- Prepared to work in shared office space
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Dr Rachel Morris
- Teitl y swydd
- Service Director for Anaesthesia
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01603 287411
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