Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive CareinChichesterinChichesterPUBLISHED MON 23 SEP 2024
The successful candidate will participate in an intensive care rota, currently structured as 1 in 9 among 9 Consultant Intensivists, and will perform anaesthetic duties for a variety of surgical procedures. Additionally, there is a requirement to be involved in the out-of-hours on-call rota and to respond to emergencies as needed, though such instances are expected to be exceptions. The position offers a balance between work and personal interests, given its attractive location near the South Coast and South Downs National Park.
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics to join our dynamic and friendly department, The current role incorporates an Anaesthetic job plan, but other specialty interests are encouraged and will be considered dependent upon the needs of the Trust and the interests of the candidate. The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings. The hospital is located in Chichester between the South Coast and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests both in and out of work.
The successful applicant will take part in an intensive care rota. There are currently 9 Consultant Intensivists on a 1 in 9 intensity.
Anaesthetic duties include a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). A subspecialty interest is encouraged and these will be considered provided they satisfy the needs of the trust.
Other CCT holders including Respiratory, Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine can be accommodated: please contact the Trust to discuss details.
There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours on call rota.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
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