Consultant Anaesthetist with a Special Interest in Intensive Care
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Department of Anaesthesia gained ACSA accreditation in 2021. The Critical Care Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary has 8 level 3 and 8 level 2 beds. The beds are used flexibly to support the high-risk elective and emergency surgical specialities including vascular, as well as critically ill medical patients. This is a busy unit that on average runs at greater than 85% occupancy and admits over 1000 patients each year. We operate within the West Yorkshire Critical Care Operational Delivery Network. Main duties of the job
This post is to provide anaesthetic services for the variety of surgical specialities as outlined in the timetable. Bradford Teaching Hospitals caters for all surgical specialities except major cardiothoracic, neurosurgery and transplant surgery. Emergency Duties The Department of Anaesthetics has two Consultant Anaesthetists on call each night, one to cover the Critical Care Unit and one to cover acute theatre work and Obstetrics. Clinical Duties The post holder will maintain the highest clinical standards in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. They will work closely with colleagues to share the provision of Anaesthetic advice to all inpatients and collaborate with both medical and nursing staff to improve and advance the service. Responsibilities include teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues, and medical students. The post holder will ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) and is expected to provide flexible cover for annual leave. A commitment to audit, clinical governance, and risk management is mandatory. Leadership Standards
The following expected standards for leadership have been identified, which all leaders will be required to demonstrate: Strategic Approach
Clarity on objectives and expectations Plans and takes initiative in the best interest of the patient Makes decisions based on organisational strategic direction Makes success criteria clear to others and focuses them on what matters most Avoids major problems through anticipation and contingency planning Relationship Building
Communicates effectively and is open and willing to help Consistently seeks to understand and meet the needs and interests of patients Asks open questions and listens to other ideas to develop joint solutions Involves key stakeholders and staff in planning organisational change Personal Credibility
Visibility, approachable, backbone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model Articulates a compelling vision Consistently delivers on promises Acts in accordance with and champions BTHFT's values Displays sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others Passion to Succeed
Patient-centered with a positive attitude Motivates others through enthusiasm and a can-do attitude Maintains optimism in stressful situations Finds ways around obstacles and leads by example Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Qualifications
MBChB or equivalent, FRCA or equivalent, Member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) or equivalent, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date, On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice 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. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Department of Anaesthesia gained ACSA accreditation in 2021. The Critical Care Unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary has 8 level 3 and 8 level 2 beds. The beds are used flexibly to support the high-risk elective and emergency surgical specialities including vascular, as well as critically ill medical patients. This is a busy unit that on average runs at greater than 85% occupancy and admits over 1000 patients each year. We operate within the West Yorkshire Critical Care Operational Delivery Network. Main duties of the job
This post is to provide anaesthetic services for the variety of surgical specialities as outlined in the timetable. Bradford Teaching Hospitals caters for all surgical specialities except major cardiothoracic, neurosurgery and transplant surgery. Emergency Duties The Department of Anaesthetics has two Consultant Anaesthetists on call each night, one to cover the Critical Care Unit and one to cover acute theatre work and Obstetrics. Clinical Duties The post holder will maintain the highest clinical standards in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. They will work closely with colleagues to share the provision of Anaesthetic advice to all inpatients and collaborate with both medical and nursing staff to improve and advance the service. Responsibilities include teaching and training of trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues, and medical students. The post holder will ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD) and is expected to provide flexible cover for annual leave. A commitment to audit, clinical governance, and risk management is mandatory. Leadership Standards
The following expected standards for leadership have been identified, which all leaders will be required to demonstrate: Strategic Approach
Clarity on objectives and expectations Plans and takes initiative in the best interest of the patient Makes decisions based on organisational strategic direction Makes success criteria clear to others and focuses them on what matters most Avoids major problems through anticipation and contingency planning Relationship Building
Communicates effectively and is open and willing to help Consistently seeks to understand and meet the needs and interests of patients Asks open questions and listens to other ideas to develop joint solutions Involves key stakeholders and staff in planning organisational change Personal Credibility
Visibility, approachable, backbone, courage, resilience, confidence, role model Articulates a compelling vision Consistently delivers on promises Acts in accordance with and champions BTHFT's values Displays sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others Passion to Succeed
Patient-centered with a positive attitude Motivates others through enthusiasm and a can-do attitude Maintains optimism in stressful situations Finds ways around obstacles and leads by example Person Specification
Experience
Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Qualifications
MBChB or equivalent, FRCA or equivalent, Member of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK) or equivalent, CCT or within 6 months of AAC date, On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice 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. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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