Consultant Anaesthetist

We are looking for a highly motivated colleague with an interest in orthopaedic anaesthesia to provide anaesthesia and peri-operative care for all aspects of orthopaedic surgery. The posts are for a permanent whole time (10 programmed activities). The posts will involve all aspects of peri-operative anaesthetic care for orthopaedic and spinal surgery and the postholder will be expected to: - Ensure effective and open communication with anaesthetic and surgical colleagues. Take part in all aspects of pre, intra and postoperative anaesthetic care for both inpatient and day case orthopaedic surgery. Demonstrate a degree of flexibility in their working patterns, as demanded by a consultant-based service. Take part in the anaesthetic on-call rota. This is currently 1:15, though this may be subject to change. Provide in-theatre and formal training for rotating specialist registrars, nurses, ODPs and colleagues Assess patients fitness for surgery within the pre-op clinic, both directly and