Role of the RAA - Spring Bulletin

Role of the RCoA Regional Anaesthesia Adviser

Representation and College liaison

• College rep in the region with role of approving certificates and training equivalence levels.
• Involvement in College tutor appointment process.
• Liaise with heads of school, DME and trust DME.
• Collaborate with other RAs – pain and ICM.
• Represent the views of local anaesthetists and educationalists.

Quality, standards and safety

• Promote educational and clinical standards and guidelines.
• Support ACSA.
• Support local and regional QI initiatives.

Training and education

• Oversee regional training and progression.
• Advise regarding training standards.
• Ensure quality of educational supervision.
• Support delivery of local courses.

Career support, assessments and reviews

• Support, mentor and provide career advice for local consultants and resident doctors.
• Approval of training programmes including MTI and Portfolio pathway programmes.
• Approval of training progress and certificate completion.
• Attendance/involvement in ARCPs and Interviews.
• Review of training quality and availability of training opportunities.
• Provide feedback and recommendations.

Workforce planning and post approval

• Advise and approve new consultant job descriptions.
• Provide input on local workforce planning.
• Perform as AAC rep at consultant interviews.
• Conduct audit on RCoA JD requirements for instance wellbeing lead and support.