Job summary
We provide anaesthetic services across all our hospitals: The Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts). Future reconfiguration of services may lead to movement of anaesthetic staff across hospitals.
At the Royal London Hospital: POA, Trauma and orthopaedics, gynae-oncology, gynaecology, urology, HpB, colorectal, ENT, general and plastic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, renal, maxillofacial, dental, paediatrics, obstetrics, pain - acute and chronic and interventional radiology.
The paediatric anaesthetic department consists 16 consultants, as well as designated paediatric anaesthetic trainees. We have specific links to the Paediatric Critical Care (PCCU), the Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS), and the Trauma Service. We cover all surgical specialities (excluding cardiac and burns surgery), and manage children presenting with multiple complex co-morbidities, and neonates.We co-ordinate an acute paediatric pain service (along with two specialist pain nurses), and support the level 3 medical and surgical neonatal unit, Paediatric A&E (the biggest in London), and PCCU. Paediatric surgery has its own dedicated theatre floor with 4 operating theatres and associated wards. We also support children having general anaesthesia for interventional radiology, endoscopy, MRI and in a stand alone dental institute.
Main duties of the job
The post is a locum consultant post in anaesthesia based at The Royal London Hospital; the successful candidate may be asked to cover surgical lists at Barts or Mile End Hospital 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.
The post has arisen due to a fixed term expansion in paediatric dental services until April 2026. This is a fixed-term post for a locum consultant anaesthetist with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. There will be the opportunity to work in adult anaesthesia sessions if appropriate.
The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover all the specialities 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.
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.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a 'Licence to Practice'
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
- CCT in anaesthesia (or Equivalent) or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA (or equivalent)
- APLS/EPLS provider
- SIA (or equivalent Higher training) in paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
- Post-CCT experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Fellowship or equivalent Advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia
- ALS provider
- Level 3 Child Protection training
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of paediatric anaesthesia
- Experience in the management of paediatric major trauma
- Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex neonatal and paediatric patients
- Experience in anaesthesia for adult patients, including adults with learning disabilties
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Enthusiasm/ approachability
- Takes personal responsibility for the delivery of high quality care
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to innovate
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching of allied health professionals
- Involvement in teaching of junior medical staff
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
- Training in clinical supervision
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 academic qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Active participation in research
- Presentation of abstracts and posters at specialist society academic meetings
Desirable
- Experience of presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia.
- Publication of original research (abstracts or papers)
- Authorship of book chapters or books
- Higher degree
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and education
- Experience in audit and service development
- Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to value and respect diversity in colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of effective service development activity
- Clinical management & leadership training
- Experience in Clinical Governance
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Clinical Skills
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a 'Licence to Practice'
- MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
- CCT in anaesthesia (or Equivalent) or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA (or equivalent)
- APLS/EPLS provider
- SIA (or equivalent Higher training) in paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
- Post-CCT experience in paediatric anaesthesia
- Fellowship or equivalent Advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia
- ALS provider
- Level 3 Child Protection training
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of paediatric anaesthesia
- Experience in the management of paediatric major trauma
- Experience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex neonatal and paediatric patients
- Experience in anaesthesia for adult patients, including adults with learning disabilties
Personal Skills/ Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Enthusiasm/ approachability
- Takes personal responsibility for the delivery of high quality care
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to take responsibility, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Ability to innovate
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching of allied health professionals
- Involvement in teaching of junior medical staff
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
- Training in clinical supervision
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 academic qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Active participation in research
- Presentation of abstracts and posters at specialist society academic meetings
Desirable
- Experience of presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia.
- Publication of original research (abstracts or papers)
- Authorship of book chapters or books
- Higher degree
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and education
- Experience in audit and service development
- Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to value and respect diversity in colleagues and patients
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Evidence of effective service development activity
- Clinical management & leadership training
- Experience in Clinical Governance
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).
