University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Job summary
Consultant in Anaesthesia
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Consultant to join our established Anaesthetic Department.
The Anaesthetic department at the Glenfield hospital provides support for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Vascular surgery, Breast, HPB surgery, major Urology, Renal Transplant services, Nephrology and non-theatre activities such as Imaging, ECT, Community Dentals, sedation lists for ERCP, Bronchoscopies etc. There are numerous opportunities for Peri-operative medicine as the Trust is embarking on a major POA (Pre-operative Assessment) project with plans for a major expansion in high risk and MDT clinics to support the surgical services.
There is continued support for non-clinical professional activities both inside and outside the trust.
UHL is fully committed to continuing medical education for consultants. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to departmental quality improvement activity and the clinical supervision of postgraduate trainees in Anaesthesia. The department is well supported for curriculum delivery and the holistic development of trainees with a well-established leadership structure in education and training, including support for trainee leadership development.
Main duties of the job
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
Supervise and train junior medical staff
To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
Teaching, research and administration.
To proactively develop the service.
To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration.
- FRCA or equivalent
- Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview
- Current ALS Certification
Desirable
- Higher degree/diploma (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD)
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Fully trained in Anaesthesia
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach
- Extensive relevant experience in Thoracic Surgery
- Experience in managing cardiothoracic trauma & acute airway problems.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
- oEvidence of management and administration experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
Desirable
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement (QI) programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit activities including quality improvement evidence
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and/or QI
- Completed Audit / QI projects relevant to the specialty
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
- Evidence of teaching on subjects relevant to the specialty
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
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