Consultant in Anaesthetist

Job Outline • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate • To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. • To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work. • Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. • Participate in the General on-call rota. • A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. • To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times. • To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. Teaching • To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff • To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity. • To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff Research and Audit • To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development • To implement audit and research findings as appropriate Management & Communication • To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required. • To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary • To assist in the effective handling of patients complaints Job description Job responsibilities Job Outline • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate • To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. • To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work. • Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences. • Participate in the General on-call rota. • A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. • To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times. • To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. Teaching • To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff • To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity. • To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff Research and Audit • To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development • To implement audit and research findings as appropriate Management & Communication • To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required. • To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary • To assist in the effective handling of patients complaints