Consultant in Anaesthetics

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS HIGHLAND

BELFORD HOSPITAL, FORT WILLIAM

CONSULTANT IN ANAESTHETICS

£111,430 to £148,064 per annum pro rata

Are you confident and capable in a broad range of emergency and clinical scenarios? Do you value a good work-life balance? Are you looking to work in an area of outstanding natural beauty, where you are a valued team member and can shape your career and future? Would you enjoy having time to deliver excellence?

We are looking for you. As a Consultant in Anaesthetics you will work closely with our existing 3 Consultant Anaesthetists as well as the Medical and Surgical teams of the Hospital, to deliver a first-rate service to the population of Lochaber and beyond.

Situated at the foot of Ben Nevis, Fort William is often referred to as the outdoor capital of the UK. The Belford Hospital has an established reputation in the management of trauma and undertakes a variety of appropriate elective surgery. The acute specialties of Medicine and Surgery are supported by modern, comprehensive Anaesthetic services. All specialties provide 24/7 (non-resident) consultant cover (including cover for A&E), supported by a well-equipped HDU, comprehensive laboratory and radiology services (including on-site ultrasound and CT).

The on-call frequency is being offset by a lighter workload during the working week. We manage our emergency cases on site; care is consultant led and delivered. Resuscitation and stabilisation of the critically ill or severely injured to allow transfer to definitive care, regional intensive care unit or tertiary centres forms a major part of our workload. Our clinical services are highly valued by the local population and also by the large tourist population.

Your personal development as a doctor and the maintenance of your clinical skills are well supported. Video conferencing, national support networks, local and organizational level support are in place to ensure your specialist skills are valued and maintained.

• Deliver a first-rate anaesthetic service across specialties with 24/7 consultant cover (non-resident) including coverage for A&E.
• Provide care for emergency and elective cases; resuscitation and stabilisation as part of transfer to definitive care or tertiary centres.
• Work as part of a team with three existing consultants and medical/surgical colleagues; participate in on-call and workload arrangements.
• Support teaching, research opportunities and development of special interests within a remote and rural setting.
• Contribute to the network with Highland and across Scotland through the Scottish Rural Health Partnership.

• Wide knowledge and experience in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview.
• The on-call frequency is 1:4 with prospective cover; on-call attracts a supplement of 8% in line with the Terms and Conditions of Service.
• The successful candidates will have well developed anaesthesia skills, excellent communication and problem solving skills, and be able to work flexibly as part of an integrated team.

• The current hospital has a 22-bedded Combined Assessment Unit for acute admissions, a two-bedded high dependency unit with facility for short-term critical care, a 5 bed day bed area and a 12 bedded acute mixed/rehabilitation ward.
• The Belford has an on-site laboratory service providing biochemistry, haematology and cross match services 24/7, on-site radiology with ultrasound and CT; a visiting echocardiography service.
• Supportive infrastructure includes 24/7 laboratory and radiology services and access to on-site ultrasound and CT.

• Exciting opportunities to be involved in research with the University…