Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a General Anaesthetic Locum Consultant with an interest in Intensive Care at Bedford Hospital, which is part of the newly merged Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement Anaesthetic Consultant post on the Bedford site. The successful candidate will join a friendly, inclusive, forward thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic Department of 21 consultants.
The Anaesthetic Department provides comprehensive services normally expected of a district hospital. These include Vascular (regional centre for Luton, Bedford & Milton Keynes), colorectal, urology, general surgery, breast surgery, trauma and orthopaedic, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT and oro-maxillofacial surgery, ophthalmology and plastic surgery. This is supported by a 12 bedded critical care unit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have 2 clinical sessions (1 day) in Intensive Care, and the remaining clinical sessions will be in the theatres. An ICM CCT is not essential. Additional special interest skills that will complement the current roles already provided in the department will be advantageous. Subspecialty interests for theatre sessions may be accommodated in various specialities.
The post will involve supervision of trainees, and the 2021 GMC survey shows that Bedford Hospital is one of the best trusts for anaesthetic training in East of England.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire & the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
The hospital provides a full range of acute services, with beds for Care of the Elderly, ENT, General Medicine, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Neonatal, Obstetrics, Oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Vascular Surgery, Breast Surgery & Urology.
There is a full Level 2 A&E Department, with a recently opened Ambulatory Emergency Care Unit. The Critical Care Complex provides both High Dependency & Intensive Care beds to a maximum capacity of 12 beds. Other clinical services include Cardiology, with pacing facilities in the coronary care unit.
The Radiology Department has one digital fluoroscopy room for barium & MSK work, ultrasound, digital mammography, DEXA scanning, a twin headed gamma camera, two multislice CT scanners & two 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners (including MRA). Theatre 8 was redeveloped in 2010 as a vascular/interventional suite.
There are 10 operating theatres complemented by a full anaesthetic service & a consultant led pain service. Three theatres are fitted with ultra clean air ventilation systems, mainly for orthopaedic surgery. One theatre is equipped as a laparoscopic theatre with built in screens and multi-functional lighting. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Endoscopy patients are treated in their own specialist units.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
- To undertake duties as part of the on call out of hours rota covering Intensive Care.
- To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients
- Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide pre-operative assessment, anaesthesia and follow-up for patients undergoing elective and emergency surgery.
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
- To undertake duties as part of the on call out of hours rota covering Intensive Care.
- To work constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine to provide the best care for patients
- Teaching and training of intermediate grade and trainee medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
- To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
- Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics.
- Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation
Research
Desirable
- Trained in GCP
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
- Attendance of a management course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Desirable
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient running of services
- Ability to lead within the department when required
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensed to practice
Desirable
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, MBChB or equivalent
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications such as FFICM
- Joint/Dual CCT in ICM or equivalent
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work, including an appropriate period of training and experience for major surgical procedure, obstetrics and paediatrics.
- Evidence of a substantial period of experience and interest in Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Critical Care ultrasound skills or accreditation
Research
Desirable
- Trained in GCP
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Management Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management experience
- Attendance of a management course
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance, and audit
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Knowledge & Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to supervise and teach all grades of trainees in anaesthetics and Intensive Care
Desirable
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles of research and ability to interpret and apply clinical research to current practice
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient running of services
- Ability to lead within the department when required
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and co-operate well with all staff and patients
- Flexible attitude, team player with good time management
- Awareness of their leadership responsibilities as a clinician and demonstrates appropriate leadership behaviour
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Reside within 10 miles of hospital or a 30 minute drive from the hospital
- Fit to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
