Consultant Anesthesia

2. JOB SUMMARY:
2.1 Anaesthesia consultant is a highly qualified Anaesthesia doctor that, provide and further develop an aesthetic
and pain management services for patients in NMCRH-KC in collaboration with colleagues in all disciplines
including primary and tertiary care to provide an integrated and high quality service for patients.
2.2 This will include ensuring that all appropriate waiting lists and waiting times are adhered to; that services are
provided in an effective and efficient manner and that the principles of risk management and clinical governance
are maintained at all times.
2.3 Anaesthesia consultant actively participate in the teaching and training of junior anesthetists and allied
healthcare professionals.
2.4 To take part in the general activities of consultants at UHCW - teaching, clinical governance, administration,
management and so forth. This will be done by personal development into appropriate roles depending on the
consultants’ particular interests and aptitudes.
2.5 To support and develop innovative improvements within the department and the Trust in order to maintain and
improve the quality of patient care

3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
3.1 To take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care.
3.2 To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties within the
Trust and primary care.
3.3 To participate in the development of the Anaesthesia and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines.
3.4 To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate
in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities

3.5 To take responsibility for the professional supervision and development of trainee doctors within the specialty.
This will include appraisal of StRs and completion of Certificates of Satisfaction for Foundation Year doctors.
3.6 To develop and maintain good communications with general practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
3.7 To demonstrate a firm involvement in clinical governance, risk management and clinical audit - this will include
the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical
practice
3.8 To ensure that practice is up to date; this will necessitate the consultant taking responsibility for their clinical
professional development and participating in the Trust’s performance and annual review system.
3.9 To share responsibility for data protection arising out of the use of computers, and to maintain good practice in
the handling of confidential information.
3.10 To be accountable for improving and complying with infection control practices
3.11 Provides directions and coordinates the activities of the Anesthesia Department to maintain proper professional
and administrative level of Patient care.
3.12 Participates in the planning and implementation of the hospital policies.
3.13 Responsible for all functional and technical aspects of anesthesia services provided to maintain high-level of
professional and technical work.
3.14 Provides anesthesia with the full range of anesthetic agents, methods and techniques in accordance with
accepted professional standards and Medical Organization policies.
3.15 Consults with or advises other Specialist and Consultants on major, complicated cases and with patients or
guardians concerning necessary procedures, Anesthetic Agents to be used, and alternative choices.
3.16 Frequent contact with personnel of Surgical Service, Nurses, Physicians and Specialists of other services to
exchange information.
3.17 Solve problems with all management levels of Medical services such as the Specialty Chiefs, and the Director of
Nursing, other support services.
3.18 Performs all management functions common to the Division, either directly or by delegation to assigned
personnel.
3.19 Supervises and monitors the care of all patients requiring anesthesia provided by the Department.
3.20 Participates in recruitment of new Anesthesia personnel.
3.21 Recommends the machines, equipment's and supplies needed to carry out the department services.

3.22 Coordinates daily work operations, on-calls and vacation schedules of his staff to ensure smooth operation and
manpower coverage of his Department at all times.
3.23 Performs professional duties as an anesthesiologist and instructs or advises when necessary the colleagues in
case of emergency clinical or administrative situations.
3.24 Keeps informed as to current development in the field of anesthesiology and keeps the staff up to date on
procedures through group discussions, lectures, and in-service training.
3.25 Determines which anesthesia and related services procedures are proper to undertake and when new
techniques will be utilized.
3.26 Plans and maintains master work schedules necessary for required performance of all Department functions,
including leaves of absence, vacations, holiday, weekend schedules, a