Consultant Anaesthetist with interest in Obstetrics

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a general anaesthetist with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia working at a consultant level work across Manchester Foundation Trust. This role will be pivotal in supporting the elective recovery of the Trust as well as providing perioperative medical support post-pandemic. The successful candidate will deliver high quality patient care, as well as support the wider departmental ambition to become a centre of research excellence.

The posts will be based at Oxford Road Campus, with expectation to work on the obstetric on call rota. In addition, there will be expectation for some element of work to be delivered at other sites within the Trust as well - to be agreed between successful candidates and the department.

Please note that the successful candidate would be expected to work across other sites within the Trust.

Job description

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent e.g. FRCA
• Completion of higher training in Anaesthesia should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview.
• Adult Life Support and/ or Advanced Paediatric Life Support Certification or equivalent
• A specialist interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia, specifically the anaesthetic management of patients with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification in teaching and leadership

Teaching and Audit

Essential

• Teaching medical students
• Experience of Audit
• Teaching junior medical staff

Desirable

• GMC recognition as an educational supervison

Academic Achievements, Research & Patient Safety

Desirable

• Postgraduate Research Degree (MD/ PhD or equivalent)
• Demonstrate a quality improvement project in perioperative medicine or work in this area
• Demonstrate a regional or national interest in training through a transformational project
• Publication in a peer reviewed journal, a demonstrable commitment to developing research in the Trust or a record of improving patient safety within previous organisations

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisations skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Evidence of co-ordination of national level communication project

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration)
• Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes of base site

About the employer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

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