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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Anaesthetics at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven.Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest to complement the other members of the department and will participate in the provision of services to the population of North Cumbria. This is an opportunity to join an organisation in which Clinicians are at the forefront of management.Main duties of the jobFor daytime work the successful applicant will be encouraged to work across a range of anaesthetic areas and develop areas of interest. There will be the expectation of working at both hospital sites to encourage greater experience.The successful candidate will be experienced and highly motivated. They will be expected to participate fully within departmental activities, including teaching and audit. The job plan will remain flexible to allow for skills in all anaesthetic specialities to be maintained.About usAt NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heartA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies?Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssentialValid Registration with the General Medical Council.Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalentCompleted Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.Evidence of day time and/or on call experience in ICU and maternity during the last 2 years, either at ST6-7 or consultant level.DesirableOther relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.Other relevant postgraduate qualification.Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALSEvidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive careSkills/KnowledgeEssentialExcellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staffKnowledge of Audit process & Clinical GovernanceAbility to organise workload efficientlyA special interest to complement that of the existing post-holdersA commitment to, and experience of teachingDesirableQualifications in teaching/instructing.Experience of development of teaching resources.ExperienceEssentialHigh level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesiaDesirableExperience and understanding of District General Hospital practiceResearch and Teaching ExperienceEssentialAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsCommitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance.DesirablePublications in peer reviewed journals.Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.Personality and DispositionEssentialAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamEnquiring, critical approach to work.DesirableWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levelsPersonal CircumstancesEssentialAble to participate in on- call and emergency cover.Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the postAble to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospitalAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.262-A-23-5277670-E#J-18808-Ljbffr