Job summary
We are looking for two enthusiastic Consultant Anaesthetists to join our friendly team, working in a fantastic area of the country between the South Downs and the Sea.
Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation as well as an excellent exam success rate. We have a flourishing and well respected MTI programme. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills across a broad range of specialties in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Provision of elective clinical anaesthesia for a wide range of specialties (sub-specialty interests encouraged) incl.:Major colorectalGeneral surgery - incl. non-tertiary upper GIGynaecologyBreastENT (incl. cancer diagnostic work and routine paediatrics)Urology (incl. nephrectomy)MaxillofacialOphthalmology ECTGeneral Day Surgery ProceduresPreoperative assessment
Provision of emergency workload (1:12; see below)Non -resident on-call supporting General theatre and Obstetrics residents/SAS grade doctors. There is a separate Critical Care Consultant cover out of hours with whom you will liaise closely to provide a comprehensive on-call service
About us
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 a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this post, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- 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 Anaesthesia or equivalent or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- FRC/MRC specialty - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Masters level degree in clinical education
- ATLS/APLS/ALS
- Regional Anaesthesia
- MRCP/or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain
- Experience in Anaesthesia for trauma and obstetrics
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
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
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- 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 Anaesthesia or equivalent or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date.
- FRC/MRC specialty - e.g. FRCS, MRCP, etc. or its recognised equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree
- Masters level degree in clinical education
- ATLS/APLS/ALS
- Regional Anaesthesia
- MRCP/or equivalent
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia and Acute Pain
- Experience in Anaesthesia for trauma and obstetrics
- oEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge
Essential
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
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
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).
