Job summary
The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing high quality services to the diverse population of Hackney. The Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local catchment area including obstetrics, bariatric surgery, tertiary level fetal medicine, neonatology and fertility. The anaesthetic department is the first in the UK to receive an Anaesthesia Clinical Service Accreditation.
The North East London Bariatric Surgical Unit at the Homerton serves the largest number of patients in the UK. It was established in 2003 and has developed into one of the leading reputed centres in bariatric surgery in the country. There is a dedicated bariatric theatre with approximately 10-15 major bariatric cases each week.
Applicants are invited to apply for a fellowship in bariatric anaesthesia. This fixed term appointment would suit those wishing to further their expertise in bariatric and / or obstetric anaesthesia. Alongside developing clinical acumen and participating in research, the post holder will gain skills essential to perform as a consultant within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia. Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton as part of the East London Obesity Service. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative optimization within the ITU.
The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust. Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits. He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota. The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day. Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust.
The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.
We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City of London, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neuro rehabilitation across east London and beyond.
As a foundation trust, Homerton has greater freedom from the Department of Health to enable it to be more responsive to local healthcare needs and have greater accountability to the patients and public it serves.
The principal purpose of the Trust remains to provide goods and services for the purposes of the health service in England, and has a duty to do this effectively, efficiently and economically.
The Trust comprises of Homerton Hospital in Hackney and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home, situated in Shoreditch as well as Hackney and the City Community Health Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia. Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton as part of the East London Obesity Service. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative optimization within the ITU.
The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust. Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits. He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota. The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day. Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust.
The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is aimed at an anaesthetist who is looking to gain clinical and research experience in the field of bariatric anaesthesia. Dedicated training time would be provided within bariatric anaesthesia at the Homerton as part of the East London Obesity Service. The post holder will regularly work with the bariatric surgical teams and will have the opportunity to be involved in pre-op assessment, the multi-disciplinary team meetings and post-operative optimization within the ITU.
The appointee will be required to take responsibility with his/her colleagues in the provision of a full anaesthetic service to the trust. Routine duties include providing peri operative care for patients in the trust including pre and postoperative visits. He or she will carry out anaesthetic duties at a level appropriate to clinical experience and competence which will also determine the degree of supervision. On call duties include providing anaesthetic services for obstetrics on a full shift rota. The on-call registrar team provides emergency anaesthetic cover for theatres and the pain service 24 hours a day. Duties of the post may be subject to change due to reconfiguration of services within the trust.
The post holder will be responsible to a nominated consultant and the Clinical Director of the department and will be expected to work with consultants to maintain standards, education and develop skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
- Evidence of audit and or research
Desirable
- CCT ALS, ATLS, APLS
- Good Medical Practice Certificate
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working obstetric on call
- Equivalent to ST5 level at time of application
- Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilize the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring junior team members
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to lead a clinical team out of hours
- Able to organise self and others.
- Able to communicate at all levels with colleagues, managers, staff, patients and relatives
- Able to present complex ideas clearly and coherently
Other requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- MB BS or equivalent
- Evidence of audit and or research
Desirable
- CCT ALS, ATLS, APLS
- Good Medical Practice Certificate
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working obstetric on call
- Equivalent to ST5 level at time of application
- Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilize the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring junior team members
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to lead a clinical team out of hours
- Able to organise self and others.
- Able to communicate at all levels with colleagues, managers, staff, patients and relatives
- Able to present complex ideas clearly and coherently
Other requirements
Essential
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).
