Job Title: Long-term Locum Consultant in Anesthetics
Reports to: Head of Department/Clinical Director
Contract Type: Locum Contract
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Anesthetic Care:
- Provide expert anesthesia services for a variety of surgical and medical procedures, including general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency cases.
- Administer anesthesia (general, regional, or local) and monitor patients throughout surgeries and other invasive procedures.
- Ensure patient safety during perioperative care, including preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative recovery.
- Pain Management:
- Assist in the management of acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Provide postoperative pain relief services, including administering epidurals, spinal blocks, and other pain relief techniques.
- Critical Care and Emergency Response:
- Support critical care units, including intensive care (ICU) and high-dependency units (HDU), when needed.
- Respond to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests, trauma, and other critical incidents requiring anesthesia expertise.
- Preoperative Assessment and Planning:
- Conduct thorough preoperative assessments of patients, identifying potential risks and planning anesthetic care accordingly.
- Communicate with patients and families regarding anesthesia options, risks, and expected outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
- Work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team.
- Provide consultation services to other departments as required, including A&E, radiology, and the pain clinic.
Leadership and Teaching:
- Leadership and Supervision:
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior anesthetists, trainees, and other members of the anesthesia team.
- Participate in the scheduling and allocation of anesthesia resources to optimize service delivery.
- Teaching and Mentorship:
- Offer teaching and mentorship to medical students, junior doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to formal and informal education programs, including lectures, training sessions, and hands-on demonstrations.
Quality Improvement and Governance:
- Clinical Governance:
- Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, national guidelines, and standards for patient safety, infection control, and medical ethics.
- Research and Development:
- Contribute to or lead research initiatives related to anesthesia and perioperative care.
- Stay updated with advancements in anesthesia techniques, medications, and technologies.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice in the UK.
- CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) or equivalent in Anesthetics.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent.
- Extensive experience as a consultant anesthetist, preferably across a variety of surgical specialties.
- Experience in critical care, pain management, and perioperative medicine is advantageous.
Skills and Attributes:
- Expertise in a wide range of anesthetic techniques, including general, regional, and sedation.
- Ability to manage complex and high-risk patients, including those with co-morbidities.
- Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and the wider medical team.
- Leadership and team-building abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
Hours of Work:
- Full-time: [Specify hours, including on-call commitments if any].
- Flexibility required to meet the demands of the role, including nights, weekends, and emergency on-call.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £91.42-£127.16 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FRCA
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