Job summary
BARIATRIC
This post will be supervised by Dr Jonathan Cousins - Consultant Anaesthetist (also Service Lead for Imperial Bariatric Centre).
This post could be considered as an OOPE or as a standalone 6- or 12-month post. It can also be combined with Upper GI Anaesthesia. It would suit a senior trainee/ peri-CCT /post CCT grade as independent practice will an expected /planned endpoint, thus more junior grades are not eligible. The post holder will be expected to join in delivering the education of junior grade anaesthetists and medical students in this specialty area. On completion this post will leave the holder confident and experienced in all aspects of the anaesthetic and peri-operative management of the morbidly obese for both bariatric and non-bariatric surgery.
VASCULAR
The role of the clinical vascular fellow is to develop and augment vascular anaesthesia in St Mary's Hospital, as well as contribute to the department of anaesthesia which is part of a trust that is a well-established world leader in academic and clinical research.
This post could be considered as an OOPE or as a standalone 6- or 12-month post. It would suit a senior trainee / peri-CCT / post CCT grade - as independent practice will be an expected/planned endpoint, thus more junior grades are not eligible.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the lead for vascular anaesthetics and other clinical consultant anaesthetists within the department.
Main duties of the job
BARIATRIC
In addition to clinical opportunities:
o Attendance / Participation at the Bariatric Research meeting held every 8 weeks
o Clinical teaching and experience at Sleep clinic possible
o Learn/ deliver the skills of home-NIV device initiation/ optimisation
o Expectation to submit and present abstracts/posters to SOBA/BOMMS/IFSO as appropriate
o SOBA conference assisting is a potential CV opportunity
o Opportunity to join/ participate in QiA & formal Research projects in Anaesthesia
o Opportunity to join/ participate in Research projects in Bariatric Surgery/ Medicine
o Extensive experience of very deep Neuro-Muscular Block and other ERAS techniques
o Exclusive training in spinal anaesthesia of the morbid and ultra-obese patient group
Following require budget support:
o SOBA conference attendance
o Arrange an expert visiting program to other major UK Bariatric Centres and access to European Centres to compare external practice in this field of anaesthesia
o Visit to an Opioid Free Anaesthesia centre of excellence
VASCULAR
In addition to clinical opportunities as set out in the Job Description;
Academic output
o There is a strong departmental tradition of performing research and audit in this service and of publishing results
o Previous experience of research and completed audit will be expected
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 to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Kindly check the attached Job Descriptions as per the interested specialty when applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Kindly check the attached Job Descriptions as per the interested specialty when applying.
Person Specification
Education/ 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 24 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- ATLS / ETC or equivalent
- Evidence of experience in critical care
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- APLS or paediatric critical care experience
- Cardiac or Vascular Experience
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience of treating patients after injury
Desirable
- Previous work in a major trauma centre
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to lead the education of other medical professionals
- Ability to work across specialties and be collaborative
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Have set up or lead a teaching programme
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Have presented quality improvement work or audit at a conference
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication/s in anaesthesia, intensive care or emergency medicine
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ 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 24 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- ATLS / ETC or equivalent
- Evidence of experience in critical care
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- APLS or paediatric critical care experience
- Cardiac or Vascular Experience
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience of treating patients after injury
Desirable
- Previous work in a major trauma centre
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to lead the education of other medical professionals
- Ability to work across specialties and be collaborative
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Have set up or lead a teaching programme
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Have presented quality improvement work or audit at a conference
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication/s in anaesthesia, intensive care or emergency medicine
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).
