NHS Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

The Job

This is a brilliant chance to work as Consultant Anaesthetist at a large teaching hospital in the midlands region where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients by providing exceptional care before, during and after surgical procedures. With amazing prospects for growth and advancement, and a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, this is an exceptional opportunity for both NHS experienced doctors and international doctors new to the NHS who are looking for their first UK role.

With a primary focus on patient safety, you’ll be able to develop and implement anaesthesia plans that meet the unique needs of each individual patient, working alongside a team of very experienced NHS professionals who can provide supervision and guidance when needed. You’ll be given room to expand you clinical practice, but without being left in a position where the direction of your day to day/weekly activities are unclear.

Currently the on-call frequency is around 1:14 which means the job also attracts a 3% salary uplift in addition to the 11 PA average rota (8.5 regular PAs and 1.5 SPAs). 

Key Details

Job Title: Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

Location: Midlands

Salary: £88,364 - £119,133

Contract: 12 months (with a view to extend)

The Department/s

As with most teaching centres, this Trust has multiple sites and so whilst you’ll be allocated a primary site to work from (this is where you will be based most often), you are likely to be required from time to time at the second hospital site too; this means of course that some flexibility will be required. The good news is that both departments are well established, and a free transport service is offered between the sites, so you will never be out of pocket and all time for travel is accounted for within your rota.

The larger of the 2 hospitals is one of the leading acute centres in the region with over 500 beds and a 24-hour ED and trauma unit, serving a population of more than 420,000 people across the surrounding areas. Given the size and teaching status of the Trust, they therefore train over 25% of all student doctors in the region.

This site has a university feel in the way it has been designed, encompassing a separate Women’s & Children’s Hospital, as well as the main hospital buildings, but all in one campus. This houses everything from the Emergency Department, Unplanned Care Centre and Medical/Surgical Acute Assessment Units all the way through to some to the more specialist services including vascular surgery with inpatient, day case and outpatient facilities.

There are 8 theatres within the main theatre complex on the first site which are sued for GI, vascular, urology, ENT & dental, ophthalmology and emergency surgery. One of the theatres has an integrated laparoscopic theatre as the vascular service provides a wide range of open and endovascular procedures, in addition to 3 laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic and trauma surgery.

The second site we’ve alluded to is another acute hospital with around 170 adult beds, also covering the full range of medical and surgical specialties (including women’s and children’s services). The hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department and an Assessment and Treatment Centre (ATC), supported by an excellent Pathology Department, Pharmacy and Clinical Therapy Services team. The Medical Unit has integrated General and Elderly medical services within five acute wards, with separate units dedicated to Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Stroke (with 12 acute/rehabilitation stroke beds) and Endocrinology. The Endocrinology service has a new ward within a freshly built and fully-equipped Cardiology and general medicine ward.

As of 2023 it’s confirmed that the existing endoscopy suite is soon going to be replaced by a brand-new, purpose-built Endoscopy Unit offering diagnostic and therapeutic UGI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and bronchoscopy.

This second site has half the number of main theatres (4), but maintains a separate day surgery unit serving each of the surgical specialties and containing an integrated HDU and ICU.

Main Duties

Due to the understanding/supportive culture within the department, it should be highlighted from the outset that a final job plan for the post will be agreed with you following your appointment to the role – the team understand that for any new Consultant it will take some time to settle in before establishing a comfortable routine (whilst satisfying a sometimes changing clinical demand). This plan can be discussed and renewed annually, depending on the service requirements of the department and personal developmental needs of the successful applicant.

The service has an on-call rota for junior anaesthetic staff (CT1 &CT2) based in theatres and 2nd on-call (ST3 & above) based in the ICU. There is also a separate tier of intensive care Consultants dedicated to the cover of critical care (DCC). If appointed you will also participate emergency anaesthetic cover working the on-call Consultant rota, providing cover on a reciprocal basis for colleagues as and when needed. You will:

• Work at all times to the highest clinical standards within Anaesthesia
• Work together with your colleagues to offer comprehensive Anaesthetic advice to all patients
• Work with both medical and nursing colleagues to improve and advance the service
• Share responsibility for management decision within the department
• Help to teach and train junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students
• Ensuring participation in continuing professional development (CPD)

Dedicated time/resources will be provided for education and development – both for you and for you to assist others working around you. As mentioned, you’ll be pivotal in the education and training of future anaesthetists, something you’ll achieve through protected SPA time to supervise/mentor junior staff and actively contributing to the hospital's residency training program. Monthly ‘all staff’ teaching sessions give a great chance to engage in an open forum, as well as regular audit meetings where Consultants are encouraged to add value. As a standard, you’ll have a study leave allowance of 30 days/3 years pro-rata, so you can use this in addition to SPA time for CPD.

The Trust’s investment in the many active research and development projects undertaken by the research department has helped to culminate in the attainment of the Teaching Hospital status in 2017 – a huge achievement for any NHS organisation. As such, all staff are strongly encouraged to be involved in and collaborate on local, regional and national research projects.

Requirements

To apply for this role, you will need:

• Full GMC Registration (or you have been invited to the ID check stage) 
• Previous experience at Consultant level either in the NHS or overseas
• Recognised post graduate degree (e.g. EDAIC, EDIC, MRCP, FRCA, USMLE)
• English Language Test (OET or IELTS)
• EPIC verification (via the ECFMG) of your primary and post-graduate medical qualifications

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Job

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within one of the leading NHS Heart Centres as a fixed-term Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. The post has been created for an experienced and proactive Anaesthetist who is looking to pursue a sub-specialist career in Cardiothoracic Surgery. You will be serving local and regional patients and providing anaesthetic care for cutting edge and complex cases including Aortovascular work, mitral clips, TAVI and minimal invasive cardiac bypass surgeries.

You will be joining a welcoming team of 11 established Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists, working within the integrated cardiology services at the Trust. As well as your clinical duties you will also be expected to encourage service growth through teaching, research and audit activities. 

The job itself would be very well suited to any doctor who has completed an advanced fellowship or training program in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia (either in the UK or overseas).
 

Key Details

Job title: Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Location: North Midlands

Salary: £88,364- £119,133

Contract: 12 months (with a view to extend)

The Hospital

Working within this hospital would be a really fantastic opportunity for any doctor – not only is it in a great location, it also boasts excellent facilities for staff and patients alike. As a large hospital campus this organisation hosts a Major Trauma Centre and Emergency Centre which receives major trauma patients from across the region, serving more than three million people. The size of the Trust paired with the regional nature of the services, make it a fast paced and exciting place to work. As an established employer of international staff, the department are well equipped to support those aiming to complete a CESR/CCT portfolio with all major subspecialties and tertiary services under one roof. These services include:

• Cardiovascular
• Neurosciences
• Metabolic/GI
• Women’s & Children’s
• Musclo-Skeletal Services
• Trauma
• Oncology

The Trust’s surgical directorate boasts 25 active operating theatres which provide a variety of subspecialty services – Cardiothoracic Surgery being just one of these. The integrated Heart Centre is currently rated as one of the top units for the delivery of Cardiac and Thoracic Care in England, offering a range of highly specialised services.
 

Main Duties

• The job rota will initially be based on a 10 PA contract (an average of 40 hours per week)
• Preoperative evaluation and postoperative care on the ward as well as within the cardiac intensive care unit
• Theatre sessions as per the job plan, which will be agreed with the clinicians prior to starting in post
• Active participation in teaching junior staffing, cardiothoracic fellows, subspecialty nurses and MDT staff
• Participation in the on-call rota for cardiac services
• Participation in both professional audit and continuing professional development activities

Professional Development

• The hospital has a thriving department with a major focus on research and development. You will be encouraged to participate in and take ownership of high-quality projects at every stage of patient care. This is an opportunity for you to maintain and improve your professional knowledge and competencies
• From the day you join the Trust, you will be encouraged to participate in teaching activities
• You will also be able to access several educational or clinical mentors who will assist you in progression towards the completion of CCT/CESR
• You will be able to participate in personal objective setting and review, including the creation of a personal development plan and the Trust’s appraisal process alongside your educational supervisor
• You will also have the opportunity to present findings and research at national and international cardiothoracic meetings

Requirements

In order to apply for this role you will need:

• Full GMC Registration (or have been invited to your ID check in the UK)
• A recognised post graduate qualification (e.g. EDAIC, EDIC, MRCP, FRCA, USMLE)
• Great English language skills (evidenced via an OET or IELTS exam)
• Experience in a similar position either overseas or domestically (Specialty Doctor/Specialist/Senior Resident)
• Experience working as a Fellow or an Advanced Trainee in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
• Independent TOE skills

How BDI Resourcing can support you

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

We look forward to hearing from you regrading this exciting opportunity!

Further Information

A large teaching hospital in Birmingham is looking for an ambitious and driven doctor to join them as a Registar in Anaesthetics, with a particular focus on Obstetrics & Gynaecology - this will be a busy job in a tertiary referral centre serving regional, national and international patients. If successful you would be joining one of the largest anaesthetic teams in the country with over 200 Consultants, however based at an adjoing dedicated Women's Hospital. The hospital is the Regional referral centre for Obstetrics and houses the Regional Neonatal Unit and the Fetal Medicine Department. Despite the size of the Trust team, the department have fostered a supportive and positive workplace where culture is paramount.

This role offers exposure to high risk obstetric anaesthesia, maternal medicine and an opportunity to engage in education (including simulation). The successful candidate will also be invited to attend multidisciplinary high risk antenatal clinics, and be involved with the delivery of anaesthesia in complex cases. This site is one of the few centres in the UK offering LASER treatment for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, so there is opportunity to deliver anaesthesia to these patients too. The Obstetric Anaesthetist Consultant group includes Consultants with interests in education and training, wellbeing, sustainability, ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia, patient safety, governance, leadership and management and information technology; further enhancing this opportuntity to CESR applicants hoping to gain more specific exposure in these areas. The size and nature of the department lends itself to supporting audit, quality improvement, service development and research projects in a variety of areas. As a senior fellow in the department you would have the opportunity to be involved with this quality improvement work with appropriate non clinical time being given to facilitate this or any other project you are involved with.

Key Benefits:

• Rare opportunity for niche anaesthetics exposure
• Teaching opportunities at a tertiary referral centre in the heart of England 
• Excellent exposure to non-clinical aspects (helpful for any CESR applicants)
• Established staff well-being program (with regular departmental events) 
• Supportive team
• On-site Nursery 
• Local state and grammar schools
• Fantastic location within the vibrant city of Birmingham  

Interviews running over the next two week for an NHS Locum Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. Full NHS interview preparation will be given by our specialist ICU team.

The post:

• The hospital and department are renowned nationally and internationally for excellence in diagnosis, treatment and research of patients.
• The post will have a flexible job plan for operating sessions and outpatient clinics. There are regular in-patient ward rounds in the critical care area and on the surgical wards.

Duties of the post: 

• Provide assessment and treatment for cardiac surgery patients.
• Provide assessment and treatment for transplant patients.
• Be part of the consultant on call rota for organ retrieval, providing specially commissioned services such as paediatric and DCD heart retrievals. 
• Contribute to the training, supervision, assessment and appraisal of junior doctors in accordance with standards required by the hospital, Royal College and Postgraduate Dean.
• Participate in the training of other members of the surgical and transplant team.
• Ensure that practice standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.

Additional support: 

• CESR support can be provided for the right candidate to help complete a CESR portfolio. 

Requirements: 

• FRCA or equivalent 
• GMC Registration with post graduate