We are looking for a passionate and committed Consultant Anaesthetist to join the team at the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds. Anaesthetics is part of the Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care in the Surgical Division. This post is in general anaesthesia with opportunity to subspecialise dependent on individual interest and training.
The successful candidate should have gained a CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent with wide general experience in elective and emergency anaesthesia. We are keen to foster individual interests including research and quality improvement ambitions and will encourage continued development through job planning review and appraisal.
T his post is a replacement position. The successful candidate will contribute to the diverse workload of the anaesthetic department working across a range of surgical specialties
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Maintenance of the highest clinical standards of anaesthetic practice and continue to contribute and drive quality and safety.
- To share with colleagues the responsibility for the delivery of anaesthetic services.
- Teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and the MDT.
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance.
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
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#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
West Suffolk Hospital has nine theatres within the main theatre complex with one dedicated to obstetrics, one to emergency work and one to trauma. The remaining theatres are shared by other surgical specialties. A Day Surgery Unit is situated within the hospital grounds accommodating 4 theatres open to all specialties with one further theatre for the Ophthalmic Treatment Centre.
The anaesthetic department’s vision is to be recognised for excellent patient care that is safe, effective, and individualised. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of anaesthetic practice, ensuring optimal outcomes and experiences for every patient undergoing procedures at our hospital. Working to be first for patients and staff we strive to be leaders in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. In doing so, we are committed to anticipating and meeting the evolving needs of our community, ensuring we remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence. We aim to achieve this through 8 objectives and supported by reaccrediting with ACSA.
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