Job summary
Newham Hospital Department of Anaesthetics has undergone significant expansion, driven by the implementation of the Barts Health Surgical Strategy. Within this trust wide strategy Newham has established itself as a high-volume low acuity surgical hub catering for a range of specialties including elective orthopaedics in the Gateway Surgical Centre.
We are seeking colleagues who share our values and vision to join our team of consultants to enable this to happen. You will need to be committed and keen, able to work collaboratively with diverse groups, and be able to show leadership and integrity. You will be expected to take a role within the managerial structure of the department, and you will demonstrate a commitment to education, supporting the junior staff in their professional development. Above all else you will be and excellent clinician who delivers great care to your patients.
We are particularly looking for anaesthetists with a specialist interest in regional anaesthesia orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe, effective, responsive and caring anaesthetic services
o Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota at Newham Hospital, including paediatric and obstetric emergencies
o To ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based research
o Participate actively in clinical governance, including reporting of incidents, undertaking learning responses, compassionate engagement, duty of candour and responding to complaints.
o To be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision.
o Agree a job plan with the Clinical lead in Anaesthetics and participate in a rota to deliver a consultant led service.
Research
The department has an active research program led by Dr Bhavesh Gohil and is running multiple studies at Newham.
Participation in research is strongly encouraged the post-holder will be welcome to initiate and to participate in research programmes under the guidance of the research lead.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and other details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and other details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) and on the specialist register, or within 6 months from interview date
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MSc or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all areas of anaesthesia, including obstetrics and paediatrics.
- Demonstratable interest in orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia
Desirable
- Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Orthopaedic / regional anaesthesia.
- Member of ESRA or equivalent society.
- Experience of the UK healthcare system
- Experience in managing paediatric airway.
Life Support qualifications
Essential
- ALS provider
- PALS/EPALS provider
Desirable
- ATLS
- ALS instructor
- PALS/EPALS instructor
Research
Essential
- Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings
Desirable
- Publication record in Anaesthetic journals
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of completion of QI projects
- Understanding of basic improvement methodology
Desirable
- Further training in advanced QI techniques
- Publication or presentation of improvement projects
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in clinical leadership
- Completion of a leadership and management course
- Able to manage and participate in clinical transformation projects
Desirable
- Experience in a medical leadership role
- Delivery of change management
Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the whole of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Record of attendance at train the trainer course or equivalent
- Completion of clinical supervisors' portfolio
- Higher degree in medical education
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of experience in management of complaints and incidents
- Evidence of experience in procedural safety processes
Desirable
- Evidence of training risk management and root cause analysis
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of excellent team working
- High standard of communication skills
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Innovative and adaptable to change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) and on the specialist register, or within 6 months from interview date
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree such as MSc or PhD
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all areas of anaesthesia, including obstetrics and paediatrics.
- Demonstratable interest in orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia
Desirable
- Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Orthopaedic / regional anaesthesia.
- Member of ESRA or equivalent society.
- Experience of the UK healthcare system
- Experience in managing paediatric airway.
Life Support qualifications
Essential
- ALS provider
- PALS/EPALS provider
Desirable
- ATLS
- ALS instructor
- PALS/EPALS instructor
Research
Essential
- Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings
Desirable
- Publication record in Anaesthetic journals
Quality Improvement
Essential
- Evidence of completion of QI projects
- Understanding of basic improvement methodology
Desirable
- Further training in advanced QI techniques
- Publication or presentation of improvement projects
Leadership
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in clinical leadership
- Completion of a leadership and management course
- Able to manage and participate in clinical transformation projects
Desirable
- Experience in a medical leadership role
- Delivery of change management
Teaching Skills and Experience
Essential
- Record of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across the whole of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Record of attendance at train the trainer course or equivalent
- Completion of clinical supervisors' portfolio
- Higher degree in medical education
Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of experience in management of complaints and incidents
- Evidence of experience in procedural safety processes
Desirable
- Evidence of training risk management and root cause analysis
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of excellent team working
- High standard of communication skills
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Innovative and adaptable to change
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).
