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In addition to providing clinical care, the appointee will participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in coordination with the University of Leeds and the Yorkshire Deanery. The role also involves contributing to clinical governance and audit processes. Flexibility in working arrangements is available, with opportunities for full-time, part-time, or job-sharing roles. Applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital prior to application and should be prepared for an annual review of their job plan to ensure alignment with departmental goals.
This is 10 PA locum appointments for Consultant Anaesthetists. This post will be available as soon as possible for a period of 6 months.
The posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team at the Leeds General Infirmary and St James's University Hospital Leeds.
The successful applicants should hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK at the time of interview or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants should have established skills in anaesthesia, excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting:
Dr Sharmeen Lotia Clinical Director Theatres & Anaesthetics
Dr Claire Tordoff Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics SJUH
Dr Marelize Van-Greunen Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI
Dr Oliver Martin Lead Clinician Theatres & Anaesthetics LGI-
The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.
The post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on a speciality or clinical area basis
The post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds
The appointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust.
To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available.
The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the conduct of clinical trials
See attached JD for full details.
About us
This is a 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Anaesthetist.
The posts will deliver 10 PAs supporting the anaesthetic team. The posts will be based at the Leeds General Infirmary or St Jamess University Hospital depending upon service need and candidates skills and experience. The successful applicant will join an existing team of over 150 Consultants
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust
To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available
To participate in and progress Clinical Governance
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST
General Training and Qualifications
The appointee must hold accreditation in FRCA in the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent, and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants should have completed a recognised training programme in Anaesthesia
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK, or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.
Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further.
Experience
The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the conduct of clinical trials.
Person specification
See person specification document.
Clinical Audit
The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following:
Mortality and morbidity meetings;
Clinical audit programmes;
Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines.
This is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity. It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).
In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education.
TEACHING
The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme.
The post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on a speciality or clinical area basis.
The post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds.
The appointee will be expected, with colleagues to also contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including the teaching programme for SpRs in anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.
JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia. There may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly within the area.
Proposed Job Plan
The post consists of 10 PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA of supporting professional activity (SPA). These 10 PAs will be delivered in anaesthesia
This job plan will fit together with colleagues job-plans with a careful rota of clinical sessions, to ensure robust cover.
5.2 Accountability
The post-holder is managerially accountable for the use of resources to the Chief Executive and professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors. This may be amended in the light of the Trusts management arrangements.
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