Job summary
University Sussex Hospitals are looking for an outstanding Neuroanaesthetic consultant to join our team working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.
This is a new post, arising because of the expansion of neurosurgical and interventional neuroradiology services provided by our relocation to the Louisa Martindale Building in 2023. It will expand the Neuroanaesthetic Team to 12 specialists providing anaesthesia for neurosurgical, spinal and interventional neuroradiology in the Trust's new, state-of-the-art 3Ts Neurosciences Centre. We offer a mixture of specialist neurosurgical lists, neuroradiology and flexible general anaesthetic work, and any new post holder would become an equal participant in our existing teams. Additional skills and experience in other areas of expertise for the wider department, such as regional anaesthesia, would be welcomed.
Visiting our departments prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical leads or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of intracranial, neuroradiological and spinal procedures is expected, as well as familiarity with the specialist monitoring these patients can require. As an expanding service, there are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.
We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.
Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will consist of neurosurgical, neuroradiological and/or spinal lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and flexible general lists the Royal Sussex or Princess Royal Hospitals, depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA). The on call commitment is to the emergency neurosurgical service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supported by 4 tiers of residents. Non-neurosurgical cases are covered by other on call consultant groups. The intensive care unit is staffed separately.
Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will consist of neurosurgical, neuroradiological and/or spinal lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and flexible general lists the Royal Sussex or Princess Royal Hospitals, depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA). The on call commitment is to the emergency neurosurgical service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supported by 4 tiers of residents. Non-neurosurgical cases are covered by other on call consultant groups. The intensive care unit is staffed separately.
Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCA or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Higher degree related to anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Advanced training in neuro anaesthesia including intracranial, spinal and neurointerventional radiology procedures
- Proven history of leading perioperative QI projects
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- Experience in other subspecialities delivered from RSCH/PRH such as major trauma or regional
- Experience of intensive care with particular reference to neurosurgical patients
- Clinical expertise in specialist monitoring techniques relevant to neuroanaesthesia
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCA or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- Higher degree related to anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Advanced training in neuro anaesthesia including intracranial, spinal and neurointerventional radiology procedures
- Proven history of leading perioperative QI projects
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable
- Experience in other subspecialities delivered from RSCH/PRH such as major trauma or regional
- Experience of intensive care with particular reference to neurosurgical patients
- Clinical expertise in specialist monitoring techniques relevant to neuroanaesthesia
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
