Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Overview

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustLocum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

The closing date is 23 September 2025We are invited applications for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist specialising in the provision of Cardiac Anaesthesia and Cardiac Critical Care, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB).The successful applicant will join 13 other Consultant Anaesthetists working within Cardiac surgical services providing cover for conventional cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, grown up congenital heart surgery (GUCH), Heart and Lung transplantation with mechanical circulatory support as part of the transplantation programme.The post holder will also be expected to provide sessions for interventional cardiology procedures.Applicants must have passed or be working toward sitting a recognised TOE exam and preferably already hold or be working towards, full TOE accreditation. Experience of heart and lung transplantation and of mechanical cardiac support is desirable and appointees will be supported and developed to be able to practise in this area independently.Experience in cardiothoracic critical care medicine is required. Appointees will be supported and developed in the management of patients on mechanical cardiac support on ITU and theatres. Appointees will be expected to practice independently with patients receiving advanced critical care mechanical support.It is necessary for applicants to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and the willingness to work cooperatively with all members of the cardiothoracic team.Main duties of the job

The appointees will be expected to participate in audit, medical education, MDT, Mortality and Morbidity meetings and a dynamic Real Time clinical governance programme. This post will be part of a team of Consultants that work within a prospective cover rota across cardiac anaesthesia and cardiac critical care. The applicant must be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The appointee will be expected to participate in the Divisional and Departmental audit programme as well as in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.An applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification to the job content will be discussed with the Trust on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.The successful candidate is expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and comply with the standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust. In particular, where the consultant manages employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to observe the local employment and personnel policies and procedures.About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.Job responsibilities

Wide experience in aspects of cardiothoracic disease and its managementExperience in Intensive Care management of patients having undergone cardiothoracic surgeryExperience in the peri-operative care of cardiac surgical patients including pain managementExperience of peri-operative TOEExperience in the anaesthetic and intensive care management of patients undergoing cardiac or lung transplantationExperience with mechanical cardiac supportTOE examSkills and Abilities

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLEBuilds a strong and effective relationship with patients, relatives and colleaguesAbility to gain confidence and trustAbility to cope with pressure and adapt to changeExcellent communication skills, team working skills and willingness to work cooperativelyLeadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary teamDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive CarePerson Specification

Qualifications

GMC RegistrationInclusion on Specialist Registrar or, if in training eligible for inclusion on the Register within 6 monthsFRCA or equivalentEvidence of extended training and experience in the assessment and management of patients undergoing anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgeryEvidence of extended training and experience in cardiothoracic critical care medicineDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation ..... full job details .....