Consultant in Anaesthetics

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthetics.

These are a mixture of replacement and new sessions to cover expanding surgical activity. With the current reconfiguration of services across the Health Board, including the new Grange University Hospital, the post holder may be required to work at any site across the health board to meet service needs. On‑call commitment will be based primarily in the Grange University Hospital.

The Anaesthetic Directorate provides services to more than 30 theatres across the health board. In addition to elective theatre lists, we provide 24‑hour cover for all emergency surgery, trauma and obstetrics as well as the cardiac arrest team and emergency department at the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. There is a 24‑bed adult critical care unit supported by an outreach team and an active acute and chronic pain management service supported by a team of pain nurses.

Paediatric wards include a High‑Dependency Unit and a level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The obstetric unit serves approximately 5,500 deliveries per year supported by two emergency theatres and a dedicated elective theatre.

• Provide anaesthetic care for over 30 theatres across the health board, including 24‑hour cover for emergency surgery, trauma and obstetrics.
• Support the 24‑hour emergency department and cardiac arrest team at the Grange University Hospital.
• Provide unplanned critical care support through a 24‑bed adult critical care unit and outreach team.
• Assist in acute and chronic pain management services supported by pain nurses.
• Attend paediatric wards including High‑Dependency Unit and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Support the obstetric unit, which serves approximately 5,500 deliveries annually in the two emergency theatres and a dedicated elective theatre.
• Undertake seven DCCs and three SPA sessions per week at the Grange University Hospital.
• Participate in the anaesthetic on‑call rota (currently two in 32) at the Grange University Hospital.
• Maintain professional development activities and access to shared departmental facilities.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is committed to the well‑being of our staff. Within the Anaesthetic department itself, there are two enthusiastic leads who share local oversight for wellbeing, and there are also a number of trained and experienced mentors within the department. The department conducts regular (optional) informal meetings, known as ‘Circle’ meetings, incorporating open‑ended and supportive peer discussions with colleagues.

Expert professional support is also available to all Health Board employees through the Aneurin Bevan…