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The post is for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia. All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration.
Applicants should have undertaken at least 12 months training in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Training should include significant experience in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia. Additional experience in PICU and formal qualification as a provider for paediatric resuscitation (APLS / PALS / EPLS) are essential.
On a 10 PA contract (9 DCC, 1 SPA), the successful candidate will provide cover for elective paediatric theatres as well as a 1:10 on call commitment with prospective cover.
An interim Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director for Anaesthesia & Critical Care (or representative) on behalf of the Chief of Medicine for the Women and Children’s Directorate prior to commencement. The locum consultant will work flexibly Monday to Friday providing cover to elective and emergency theatres including cardiac and cardiology, and the duty consultant role.
1 PA per week will be provided within the job plan for supporting professional activities.
Duties of the Post Holder
To provide anaesthesia for children having treatment at the RHC and occasionally on other sites (including the Beatson Oncology Centre), if agreed with the Lead Clinician for Anaesthesia / Clinical Director for Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
Alteration in work patterns may occur with further expansion in workload and Consultant numbers.
In the event of cancellation of a scheduled clinical activity, the post-holder would be expected to undertake other clinical duties or additional Supporting Professional Activities on site during that time.
The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his / her charge, and for the proper functioning of his / her Department.
The Consultant will be expected to supervise and teach trainees whilst working in theatre.
The Consultant will undertake any administrative duties associated with the care of his / her patients and the running of his / her Department.
The Department currently holds a monthly business and CPD meeting over half a day for which elective work is cancelled. Consultants are expected to attend this meeting regardless of whether or not they would have normally undertaken clinical work at that time, unless they have approved leave. Maintenance of CPD is essential.
The Consultant would be expected to participate fully in Appraisal, Risk Management, Audit, Critical Incident Reporting, and other Clinical Governance Activities.
For further information please contact:
Dr Dannie Seddon, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist.
Email: dannielle.seddon@ggc.scot.nhs.uk T: 0141 452 4316
Ms. Danielle Ward, Paediatric Anaesthesia Administrator.
Email Danielle.Ward@ggc.scot.nhs.uk T: 0141 452 4316
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.