Locum Anaesthetic Consultant

at  Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for 2 high quality individuals to join the Anaesthetic Department in Bolton as Locum Consultants to be involved in providing a high quality clinical service, whilst contributing fully to the activities of the department and Trust.
The General Anaesthetic team provides anaesthetic services for General, Breast and Colorectal Surgery, Upper GI surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma, ENT, Dental, Ophthalmic Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternity Services for the local population. The department also runs an Acute Pain Service, Chronic Pain/Pain Management Clinic.
As a general anaesthetist, the appointee would take part in the general on-call and supporting maternity services. Applicants should be on the Specialist Register with a CCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia, or within 6 months of gaining a CCT. The individual should have recognised higher training in Anaesthetics.
Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.
Provision of range of anaesthetic services within a highly functioning anaesthetic department.
Responsibility for the supervision and education of junior doctors, students and other clinical staff where appropriate.
An expectation that the post holder will work with managers and colleagues towards achieving the goals and service delivery targets of the department and Trust while ensuring the quality of delivery of service.
A requirement to respond positively to appropriate requests for assistance wherever possible in the event of a major incident or other event where anaesthetic or professional expertise is felt to be advantageous.
A requirement to comply with Trust Policies
A job plan for the post (draft attached) will be agreed with the candidate after appointment.
The sessions for operating work will be arranged to suit the departmental needs, including pre/post/operative care, emergencies, administration and teaching. Some flexibility and changes are inevitable when colleagues are away. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue specialist interests where possible.
The Royal Bolton Hospital is a busy acute hospital with an excellent reputation for teaching and senior support. It is a major hub within Greater Manchester for women’s and children’s services and is the second busiest ambulance-receiving site in Greater Manchester.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. With more than 6000 staff and over 850 beds, the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognized as providing “Good care to our patients” and rated “Good” overall by the Quality Care Commissioner this is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. Bolton’s values - vision, openness, integrity, compassion and excellence defines the way all staff work and behave.
Our values form part of our recruitment, induction, appraisal and leadership development processes. We want Bolton NHS FT to be a great place to work for staff and believe that by living the values every day we will encourage a culture where we treat patients as we would treat our family and friends. We want all of our patients to be safe and receive the best possible care.
Summary: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities, including paediatrics, obstetrics, orthopaedics and trauma, who will provide a high quality anaesthetic service whilst contributing fully to the activities of the anaesthetic department and Trust.
Principle Duties
Provision of range of anaesthetic services within a highly functioning anaesthetic department.
Responsibility for the supervision and education of junior doctors, students and other clinical staff where appropriate.
An expectation that the post holder will work with managers and colleagues towards achieving the goals and service delivery targets of the department and Trust while ensuring the quality of delivery of service.
A requirement to respond positively to appropriate requests for assistance wherever possible in the event of a major incident or other event where anaesthetic or professional expertise is felt to be advantageous.
A requirement to comply with Trust Policies
Clinical
A job plan for the post (draft attached) will be agreed with the candidate after appointment.
The sessions for operating work will be arranged to suit the departmental needs, including pre/post/operative care, emergencies, administration and teaching. Some flexibility and changes are inevitable when colleagues are away. Candidates will be encouraged to pursue specialist interests where possible.
Continuing Education and Professional Development
This is a crucial aspect of the appointment as part of provision of high quality healthcare and responsibility for clinical governance. It is an essential part of the individual’s development portfolio and department service development. Appropriate time and funding will be allocated according to local policy.
Teaching
Bolton Hospital has been approved by the University of Manchester for teaching of medical students in their third year and students are currently taken across many specialties including Anaesthetics, Medicine and Surgery. The Consultant Anaesthetists are expected to participate in their training, both in the operating theatre environment and in formal teaching sessions.
Regional weekly teaching programmes are set for the anaesthetic trainees who are preparing for various examinations. A teaching intensive care ward round is held daily and a grand round weekly.
Weekly journal clubs are run by the department, led by Dr Hobbs. This is an excellent educational opportunity and quick reference handbook/ anaesthetic emergency scenarios are also discussed.
There are excellent library facilities in the Medical Institute/new Educational Centre on site.
Administration
Appropriate administrative duties, associated with care of patients and running of the Department.
Clinical Audit
The Anaesthetic Department takes an active part in Clinical Audit. Regular meetings are held and all members of the department are expected to attend and participate.
Clinical Research
Opportunities for clinical research exist. The appointee will be encouraged to develop special interests/research and the specialist trainees are encouraged to participate and present original work

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