King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

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Job summary

The Department of Anaesthesia at King's is one of the busiest in the country giving approximately 45,000 anaesthetics per annum. It incorporates all major specialities including Intensive Care, Cardio-thoracic, Paediatrics and Neurosurgery, as well as Chronic and Acute Pain relief. There is also an active Liver Transplantation Program for which King's is world famous. King's is part of the UK's first Major Trauma system becoming the Major Trauma centre for South East London. In 2013, King's joined with the Princess Royal University Hospital (including two theatres at Sidcup) and re-opened the orthopaedic hub at Orpington providing a dedicated elective site.

Main duties of the job

The Department has approval to recruit into a fixed term contract. We cover all major specialities and are therefore looking for an anaesthetist with an interest and additional experience in paediatrics, neuro, ophthalmology, perioperative medicine and/or pain are particularly welcomed. As well as candidates with General Anaesthesia expertise that can provide the department with the flexibility to cover general sessions in Main Theatres and the Day Surgery Unit and imaging departments. The department endeavours to accommodate any special interests that the post holder may have. It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.

The post holder will be based mainly at the DH site but may work flexibly across the KCH sites.There will be 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional Activities.The post holder will also provide cover for some evening and weekend lists on a rotation basis.

Successful candidates will possess registrable medical qualification (FRCA or equivalent) with Full Registration with GMC and will have either completed subspecialty training programme in anaesthesia with CCT (and be on the Specialist Register), be within 6 months of completion or will have equivalent experience.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£95,828 to £128,443 a year per annum, inc London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-6997

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

  • The provision of a first class clinical service
  • Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
  • Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London
  • Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
  • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
  • Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement
  • Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-

  • The provision of a first class clinical service
  • Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
  • Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Kings College London
  • Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies
  • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
  • Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement
  • Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Skills

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Experience

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Skills

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Experience

Essential

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Desirable

  • Achieve grade/years experience

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead, General Anaesthesia

Dr Beth Ikponmwosa

bethan.ikponmwosa@nhs.net

02032993154

Details

Date posted

18 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£95,828 to £128,443 a year per annum, inc London Weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DH-6997

Job locations

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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