Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics WSI in Gen or Obs Anaesthesia

We are delighted to advertise 2 Locum Consultant posts in Anaesthesia at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust. These posts are replacement posts. The posts will initially be for a period of 12 months with a possibility of extension.. Consultant anaesthetist will be responsible for delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to the service users in accordance with the trusts values, procedures, and operating policies.The posts are ideally suited for consultants with a specialist interest in 'Obstetric Anaesthesia' or 'Generalists' with subspecialist interests in anaesthesia for major surgery, perioperative medicine, or Paediatric anaesthesia. Obstetric posts consist of regular sessions on labour ward and maternity theatres. Other sessions are negotiable. Options include sessions in Gynae-oncology, ENT, Colo-rectal, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Pre-assessment, and Peri-operative Anaesthesia.

There are ample opportunities to develop personal interest in amongst other things like management, governance, peri-operative medicine, service development and education and training. Our new hospital is likely to open within the next year and hence the post holders must understand the ongoing changes within the trust service and be prepared to contribute actively to the process. "Sustainability" is at the heart of everything we do and have various project streams. New ideas and experience in this area will be highly welcomed, The successful applicant will join the current department of 49 existing highly motivated and respected anaesthetic consultants, including 13 who currently provide obstetric cover, supported by a team of 18 experienced speciality doctors and trainees from both Birmingham and Stoke School of Anaesthesia. All consultants at the Trust work cross-site at both City and Sandwell Hospitals, with theatre services at both hospitals. Maternity services are based exclusively at the city site. The appointee will be expected to work flexibly at both locations, depending on the needs of the service and the appointee's sub-specialty interests. We currently provide an on-call cover for each site on a 1 in 14 frequency. Initially posts are for 10PAs with additional sessions available if mutually agreeable. Requirements for training are described in the Person Specification. From the non-clinical perspective, strengths in the fields of either medical education and simulation training or
service development and risk management would complement the department well. The department is looking for enthusiastic candidates who will bring new skills, knowledge, and techniques to the department. It is essential that consultants joining the department are flexible, forward-looking, and committed.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives