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Job SummaryRequired to fill these 2 replacement posts within the anaesthetic department at St James Hospital.You will participate in the undergraduate teaching program for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on specialty or clinical area basis. The appointee, with colleagues, will contribute to the teaching of postgraduates, including the teaching program for StRs in Anaesthesia in the Yorkshire Deanery.INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 23 July 2025Main duties of the jobThe successful applicants should possess FRCA (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.Applicants should have established skills in general adult anaesthesia, with experience in thoracic, regional and upper GI Anaesthesia. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:How can we ensure service development and improvement at a time of financial restraintAbout UsLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.Our Vision Is Based On The Leeds Way, Which Is a Clear Statement Of Who We Are And What We Believe, Founded On Values Of Working That Were Put Forward By Our Own Staff. Our Values Are To Be:Patient-centredFairCollaborativeAccountableEmpoweredWe Believe That By Being True To These Values, We Will Consistently Achieve And Continuously Improve Our Results In Relation To Our Goals, Which Are To Be:The best for patient safety, quality and experience The best place to work A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care Financially sustainableDetailsDate posted22 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9298-CON-909Job locationsSt. James's University HospitalBeckett StreetLeedsLS9 7TFJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesIn relation to this post, there is a requirement for increased anaesthetic capacity to deliver additional activity coupled with the recurrent dependence on locum consultant anaesthetists to deliver the existing service. The requirement to deliver the current service level agreements and additional elective sessions requires an increase in the number of anaesthetic consultants employed by the Trust.OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatricanaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.To develop and/or consolidate expertise in anaesthesia for major Hepatobiliary surgery in children To develop and/or consolidate expertise in paediatric anaesthesia. To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already establishedwithin the Trust.To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinicalpractice and new technologies available.To participate in and progress Clinical GovernanceJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesIn relation to this post, there is a requirement for increased anaesthetic capacity to deliver additional activity coupled with the recurrent dependence on locum consultant anaesthetists to deliver the existing service. The requirement to deliver the current service level agreements and additional elective sessions requires an increase in the number of anaesthetic consultants employed by the Trust.OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive paediatricanaesthetic service in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.To develop and/or consolidate expertise in anaesthesia for major Hepatobiliary surgery in children To develop and/or consolidate expertise in paediatric anaesthesia. To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already establishedwithin the Trust.To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinicalpractice and new technologies available.To participate in and progress Clinical GovernancePerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFRCA or equivalent qualification. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE FULLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely.DesirableRelevant higher degree.Training, Research, Teaching & AuditEssentialShould have completed a recognised training programme in anaesthesia. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.DesirablePrevious experience of supervising research by junior staff. Evidence of Small Group Teaching, organising/ delivering formal teaching programme. Completion of audit cycle and demonstrating quality improvement.ExperienceEssentialMust be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in anaesthesia. Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in anaesthesia. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.EssentialManagement, Interpersonal Skills & Other RequirementsUnderstanding of current issues in the NHS. *Well organised and skilled in good time management. *Effective interpersonal skills. *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.DesirableAttendance at recognised management course, evidence of leadership Demonstrates ability to lead a teamPerson SpecificationEssentialUnderstanding of current issues in the NHS. *Well organised and skilled in good time management. *Effective interpersonal skills. *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.DesirableAttendance at recognised management course, evidence of leadership Demonstrates ability to lead a teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressSt. James's University HospitalBeckett StreetLeedsLS9 7TFEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Teaching HospitalsAddressSt. James's University HospitalBeckett StreetLeedsLS9 7TFEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr