Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia

Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities To assess and review patients and perform procedures as required To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff To ensure timely and effective communication with primary care colleagues, including using the Trusts electronic discharge summary system. To provide on call support out of hours. To attend the Department out of hours as per agreed protocols. To remain contactable and available when on call Independently and safely conduct anaesthesia for a range of surgical specialties across any of the sites supported by GHNHSFT. Professional Development, Education and Training To provide conditions for improved training opportunities in line with national and local recommendations arising out of MMC and related requirements To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, core trainees, StRs and other staff as appropriate Management and Leadership Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes Ability to manage and lead a clinical team Planning and Organisation Evidence of effective team working Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Use non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of the sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs of financial status Flexible and resilient Initiative, drive and enthusiasm Research and Development Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and organisational problems Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects Communications and Working Relationships To work within the framework of team decisions. To take a whole systems approach to working with the wider hospital and health community To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility Clinical Governance To undertake all work in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust procedures and operating policies To adhere to the Trusts Adverse Clinical Incident Policy