Consultant in Critical Care and AnaestheticsNHS

Job summary

This is an additional post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 for Direct Clinical Care (inclusive of on-call) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

A timetable is set out below. Anaesthetic weeks follow a two-weekly pattern of job planned activity providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. 2 prospective Critical Care weeks are worked per cycle (presently a 12-week cycle, subject to change with workforce fluctuation). Critical care activity displaces anaesthetic sessions on these weeks. On-call activity is avoided where possible on critical care weeks to protect continuity of clinical care and allow sufficient rest. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients

Main duties of the job

This is an additional post. It will attract 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) comprising 8.5 for Direct Clinical Care (inclusive of on-call) and 1.5 for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

A timetable is set out below. Anaesthetic weeks follow a two-weekly pattern of job planned activity providing a range of clinical activities to maintain skills. 2 prospective Critical Care weeks are worked per cycle (presently a 12-week cycle, subject to change with workforce fluctuation). Critical care activity displaces anaesthetic sessions on these weeks. On-call activity is avoided where possible on critical care weeks to protect continuity of clinical care and allow sufficient rest. The job plan may evolve once the successful candidate is in place with mutual agreement.

Consultants within the department are expected to work with Anaesthesia Associates, supervising them in a 2:1 capacity, or 1:1 on a high turnover list or a list with higher ASA patients

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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