Job summary
Consultant in Anaesthesiawith an interest in orthopaedics and Acute pain.
Consultant in Anaesthesiawith an interest in obstetrics and orthopaedics.
Two Consultant positions have arisen within the department of Anaesthesia based at Barts Health NHS Trust, with the primary site being the Royal London Hospital. These are new substantive positions and provide an excellent opportunity to join an established workforce consisting of over 50 consultant anaesthetists in a major trauma centre based in London.
The Department of anaesthesia provides a service for all surgical specialities within Bart's Health and is involved in many exciting initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.
Applicants must be fully registered on the UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register. Specialist Registrars may apply if within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The post is a substantive consultant post in anaesthesia based at The Royal London Hospital; the successful candidate may be asked to cover surgical lists at other sites across the Trust if required. The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.
Consultant in Anaesthesiawith an interest in orthopaedics and Acute pain.
Consultant in Anaesthesiawith an interest in obstetrics and orthopaedics.
The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover all the specialties provided for at The Royal London Hospital.Applicants should possess full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESThe department would expect consultants to work flexibly. However, the department will try to help consultants to develop and maintain areas of clinical expertise with some regular clinical commitments.The initial contract will be for 10 programmed activities (PAs) as described in the 2003 consultant contract. These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5, split as 1.0 for revalidation purposes with an additional 0.5 for work supporting the department.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
- ALS/APLS
- Higher training in orthopaedic trauma/regional
- Advanced training in obstetrics
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Special Knowledge/ Abilities amd/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of anaesthesia, especially the management of major trauma
- Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia specialties in the job plan
- Clinical management training
- Experience in Clinical Governance
- Experience in setting up courses for nursing/ AHP staff
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Enthusiasm and approachability
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
Desirable
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status.
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Involvement in postgraduate education
- Experience of setting up an education module/ course
- Formal qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Active participation in research
Desirable
- Experience of research presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia. CV Interview References
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
- Computer skills
- Service development
Person Specification
Qualification/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or Equivalent
- CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
- ALS/APLS
- Higher training in orthopaedic trauma/regional
- Advanced training in obstetrics
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Special Knowledge/ Abilities amd/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of anaesthesia, especially the management of major trauma
- Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia specialties in the job plan
- Clinical management training
- Experience in Clinical Governance
- Experience in setting up courses for nursing/ AHP staff
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Enthusiasm and approachability
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
Desirable
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status.
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Involvement in postgraduate education
- Experience of setting up an education module/ course
- Formal qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Active participation in research
Desirable
- Experience of research presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia. CV Interview References
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
- Computer skills
- Service development
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.
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.
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).
