Job summary
This is a locum consultant anaesthetic post open to candidates with sub-specialty training, experience and interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
The cardiothoracic unit at the Hammersmith Hospital opened in 2009 following the amalgamation of the units at St Mary's and Hammersmith Hospitals. As well as the merging of the cardiac and thoracic surgical workload, a new 16-bedded unit was built for the care of post-operative patients. Since then, there has been a substantial expansion of surgical and cardiology services at the Hammersmith Hospital, with particular growth in structural heart procedures in the cardiac catheter laboratory - TAVIs, PFOs, Mitraclips - as well as electro-physiology services. Aortic work has also increased with the appointment of two new surgeons, and the Hammersmith Hospital takes part in the regional aortic dissection rota, together with the Harefield and Royal Brompton Hospitals. In addition there has been a recent expansion in the number of consultant thoracic surgeons who are performing much higher numbers of cancer cases and emergency work.
In addition to cardiothoracic surgery, the Hammersmith Hospital has an expanding major cancer workload including upper GI, hepatobiliary, gynae-oncology and endocrine surgery, and is also a busy kidney and pancreas-kidney transplant centre. The post will also include one day every two weeks at Charing Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
This post is intended to support the group of anaesthetic consultants providing cardiothoracic anaesthesia in theatres and the cardiac catheter laboratory. The job plan will be flexible and formulated in partnership with the successful candidate. This arrangement allows us to respond to service requirements efficiently, as well as facilitating CPD, educational and annual leave requirements.
In addition to cardiothoracic cases, the Hammersmith Hospital provides complex cancer surgical services in gynaecology, endocrine, hepatobiliary and upper GI surgery and is a regional and national referral centre for these specialities. The Hammersmith Hospital is also home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre and carries out approximately 200 kidney transplants every year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver peri-operative care to patients undergoing these complex procedures.
The post will include one day every two weeks at Charing Cross Hospital which offers a broad range of elective surgical specialties, including breast, ENT, general surgery (lower GI), neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, plastics, and urology.
The post includes a 1:8 on call component which will cover cardiac and thoracic emergencies in theatre. There is a separate consultant anaesthetist covering general (non-cardiothoracic) emergencies. There is a resident anaesthetic registrar (ST4-7 level) and CT2/3 covering theatres out of hours.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post of 10 PAs: 8 PAs for direct clinical care for elective work, 1 PA for on call and 1 SPA.
Timetable
There will be a regular commitment to cardiothoracic lists. Some sessions are delivered flexibly depending on service needs and the skills and interests of the successful candidate.
Each session of four hours attracts 1.25 PAs to include pre- and postoperative care.
This is an example weekly job plan:
Week A
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Charing Cross list
Cardiac list
TAVI list
Charing Cross list
Cardiac list
TAVI list
Week B
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Thoracic list
EP list
Cardiac POA
Thoracic list
EP list
Cardiac POA
The on call commitment for the post holder will be a 1:8 non-resident rota. This will be covering cardiac and thoracic emergencies.
The SPA allocation will be 1 per week (4 hours). SPA time is given to support continuing professional development, teaching, quality improvement and preparation for appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time post of 10 PAs: 8 PAs for direct clinical care for elective work, 1 PA for on call and 1 SPA.
Timetable
There will be a regular commitment to cardiothoracic lists. Some sessions are delivered flexibly depending on service needs and the skills and interests of the successful candidate.
Each session of four hours attracts 1.25 PAs to include pre- and postoperative care.
This is an example weekly job plan:
Week A
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Charing Cross list
Cardiac list
TAVI list
Charing Cross list
Cardiac list
TAVI list
Week B
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Thoracic list
EP list
Cardiac POA
Thoracic list
EP list
Cardiac POA
The on call commitment for the post holder will be a 1:8 non-resident rota. This will be covering cardiac and thoracic emergencies.
The SPA allocation will be 1 per week (4 hours). SPA time is given to support continuing professional development, teaching, quality improvement and preparation for appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive training and experience in anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery: minimum of 12 months dedicated cardiothoracic experience to Special Interest Area / post-CCT or equivalent.
- Competence in trans-oesophageal echocardiography (TOE).
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Formal accreditation in trans-oesophageal echo
- Anaesthetic training and experience in anesthesia for complex cancer surgery including the specialist areas of HPB, endocrine, upper GI and renal surgery.
- Training and experience in the areas of perioperative medicine and pre-operative assessment.
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff. This should be at least to stage 3 level or equivalent.
- Genuine interest in trainee wellbeing
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in education and mentorship
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures
Academic achievements including publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement to Stage 3 training or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive training and experience in anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery: minimum of 12 months dedicated cardiothoracic experience to Special Interest Area / post-CCT or equivalent.
- Competence in trans-oesophageal echocardiography (TOE).
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Formal accreditation in trans-oesophageal echo
- Anaesthetic training and experience in anesthesia for complex cancer surgery including the specialist areas of HPB, endocrine, upper GI and renal surgery.
- Training and experience in the areas of perioperative medicine and pre-operative assessment.
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff. This should be at least to stage 3 level or equivalent.
- Genuine interest in trainee wellbeing
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in education and mentorship
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures
Academic achievements including publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement to Stage 3 training or equivalent
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
