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CONSULTANT ANAESTHETIST – ONEWELBECK DIGESTIVE HEALTHPOSITION SUMMARY:Job Title: Consultant AnaesthetistReports to: Digestive Health Centre DirectorAdministration of intravenous anaesthesia and sedation and provision of peri-procedural care. Participation in performance improvement and quality assurance activities (QAPI).ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSQualifications and training:Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practiceEvidence of qualifications as a Consultant Anaesthetist including evidence of primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)MBBS or equivalentFRCA or equivalent with evidence of completion of higher specialist trainingAdmission to the Specialist Register for AnaesthesiaAt least 2-years’ experience working as a Consultant within the UK's National Health ServiceAdult Life Support certification (current)Evidence of malpractice indemnity to cover scope of practice for OWDHEvidence of experience administering local anaesthesia, conscious sedation and general anaesthesiaTraining and audit:Experience of auditParticipation in audit and quality improvementExperience teaching multidisciplinary team in acute medical/emergency scenarios Maintains CPD and able to present appropriate evidence for yearly appraisalInterpersonal skills:Organisational skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsPositive attitude towards multidisciplinary team members and support team led servicesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientDemonstrates ability to administer anaesthesia as approved by Governing Body of CentreSupports and maintains a culture of safety and qualityPerforms all aspects of anaesthesia care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errorsInterviews patient and performs pre-anaesthesia and airway assessment prior to the surgery/procedureDemonstrates efficient medication management per established protocols and Centre policies and proceduresStrictly adheres to Centre infection control policies and safe injection practicesMaintains attendance with patient as required by the patient's condition relative to his/her anaesthesia status and until responsibility for proper patient care can be assumed by other qualified individualsProvides effective communication related to patient's condition and ongoing requirements for continuum of careAccurately records all aspects of anaesthesia/sedation provided and airway management techniques utilized on all patients that have received anaesthesia carePerforms a post-anaesthesia patient assessment, records post anaesthetic visits, including at least one note describing the presence or absence of anaesthesia related complicationsActs as patient's advocate for the safe delivery of careAssists with appropriate patient selection, discusses anaesthetic plan of care with appropriate parties in the instance where he/she feels the anaesthesia may pose a threat of loss of life or undue and/or unwarranted risk to the patientDischarges or releases the patient from the recovery area according to established criteria and regulatory requirements and documents appropriatelyTreats patients and their families with respect and dignityIdentifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patient and familyDocuments all narcotic usage and waste, as required by organizational policies and proceduresResponds to emergency situations requiring anaesthesia services, knowledge or techniqueChecks all resuscitative equipment prior to the beginning of the first surgery/procedure of the day. Reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the Centre Director immediatelyDocumentation meets current standards and follows Centre policies and proceduresFollows the bylaws of the Medical Staff of the CentreLANGUAGE SKILLS:Fluent in English (comprehension, reading and writing)If from abroad, evidence of that you have passed the English language exams is required and evidence of provisional GMC registration is required. ................
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