Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision 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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant Anaesthetist with a particular interest in Renal, Interventional Radiology and Trauma.
We provide anaesthetic services across all our hospitals: The Royal London Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital (Bart's). At the Royal London Hospital we provide: POA, Pain - acute and chronic, Trauma and orthopaedics, gynae-oncology, gynaecology, urology, HpB, colorectal, ENT, general and plastic surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, renal, maxillofacial, dental, paediatrics, obstetrics and interventional radiology.
This 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 Bart's Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Bart's Health group.
Provisional interview date is the 18th of September
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.
This is a general post with an interest in renal, interventional radiology and trauma anaesthesia for a consultant anaesthetist. 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.
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 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 SPA allocation will initially be 1.5 for revalidation purposes with a view to increasing as further SpA work is undertaken. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to offer to work additional DCC PAs per week but this will be subject to the service requirements of the department. The job plan below is an example of a proposed job plan for this post but may be subject to change after agreement with the post holder and clinical lead within six months of the appointment.
Although this job will have some general duties, this job will have specific responsibilities to renal, interventional radiology and trauma anaesthesia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 SPA allocation will initially be 1.5 for revalidation purposes with a view to increasing as further SpA work is undertaken. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to offer to work additional DCC PAs per week but this will be subject to the service requirements of the department. The job plan below is an example of a proposed job plan for this post but may be subject to change after agreement with the post holder and clinical lead within six months of the appointment.
Although this job will have some general duties, this job will have specific responsibilities to renal, interventional radiology and trauma anaesthesia.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ 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
- SIA or fellowship in Trauma
- Higher training in regional anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of anaesthesia
- Extensive experience in 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
Research
Essential
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Understands research methodology
- Active participation in research
Desirable
- Experience of research presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia
- Peer-reviewed publications
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
Desirable
- Formal involvement in undergraduate & postgraduate education.
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Experience of setting up an education module/ course for medical/ nursing/ AHP staff
- Qualification in medical 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 cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues and to gain confidence and trust
- Enthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Experience directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Successful Service development
Person Specification
Qualifications/ 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
- SIA or fellowship in Trauma
- Higher training in regional anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of UK healthcare system
Special Knowledge/ Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a wide variety of anaesthesia
- Extensive experience in 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
Research
Essential
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
- Understands research methodology
- Active participation in research
Desirable
- Experience of research presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia
- Peer-reviewed publications
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills.
Desirable
- Formal involvement in undergraduate & postgraduate education.
- ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Experience of setting up an education module/ course for medical/ nursing/ AHP staff
- Qualification in medical 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 cope with pressure and adapt to change
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues and to gain confidence and trust
- Enthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Experience directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing professional and personal development
Desirable
- Computer skills
- Successful 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).
