Job summary
Job Title: Consultant in Cardiothoracic AnaesthesiaBand: 10PA
Applicants are invited to apply for a Consultant post in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. It is envisaged that he or she will join the Perioperative Medicine (POM) Acute Pain team at Barts Heart Centre.
In October 2014, NHS England approved the case for change for the way that specialist cardiovascular services are provided across north and east London, enabling the creation of the Barts Heart Centre. The Barts Heart Centre was created by combining the services and staff from the London Chest Hospital and UCLH's The Heart Hospital, along with those already running at St Bartholomew's.It is the largest specialist cardiovascular centre in the country, bringing together a wide range of expertise in clinical care, research and education for cardiovascular conditions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the existing team of 48 anaesthetists and intensivists who provide cardiothoracic and general anaesthesia and critical care. The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate wide experience with higher specialist training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and excellent TOE skills.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to provide Anaesthesia to patients undergoing CardiothoracicSurgery, and provide the Peri-Operative care for those patients during their stay in hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a license to practise and be on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the role is to provide Anaesthesia to patients undergoing CardiothoracicSurgery, and provide the Peri-Operative care for those patients during their stay in hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC, hold a license to practise and be on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview
Person Specification
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT in anaesthesia or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access, fibreoptic bronchoscopy
- Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills
- Higher training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care, at least 6 Months
- Training and experience in cardiac critical care
- Experience in the perioperative care of patients including pain management
- Experience in anaesthetising patients for complex Aortovascular and Endovascular surgery
Desirable
- Sound understanding of training relationships within the programme
- Ability to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of medical education
- Experience working across boundaries (e.g. between specialties, local and national education providers and across professional groups)
- TOE/TTE Accreditation
- Training in Acute Pain management
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
Desirable
- CALS, ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
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 and 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
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Published or submitted research
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration
- CCT in anaesthesia or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access, fibreoptic bronchoscopy
- Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills
- Higher training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care, at least 6 Months
- Training and experience in cardiac critical care
- Experience in the perioperative care of patients including pain management
- Experience in anaesthetising patients for complex Aortovascular and Endovascular surgery
Desirable
- Sound understanding of training relationships within the programme
- Ability to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of medical education
- Experience working across boundaries (e.g. between specialties, local and national education providers and across professional groups)
- TOE/TTE Accreditation
- Training in Acute Pain management
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
Desirable
- CALS, ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
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 and 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
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Published or submitted research
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
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).