Job summary
We have an opportunity for the correct candidate to be appointed to the role of 12 month Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with General Anaesthesia
This post will be across both sites and cross site sessions are incorporated into the job plan
10 Programmed Activities
On Call duties are 1 in 12
The successful candidate must be dedicated to the persuit of excellence always placing the patient first.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the STG teaching programme for medical students and the South Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme.
There is a well established Simulation teaching programme which may give opportunites for suitably qualified applicants.
We score highly in national Hip Fracture audit data and are one of the busiest 5 units in London.
We have a dedicated daycase Paediatric Hospital with visiting Surgeons from St Georges and a very busy Obstetric Unit which accepts outside referrals.
Main duties of the job
Principle Duties of the Post
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
1. To always, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or
substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in
agreement with your Clinical Director.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust
resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or
arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan:
The proposed job plan for this post is in the job description This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment and become operational.
Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a
prospective agreement that sets out a consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and
responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice
including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed Job Plan:
The proposed job plan for this post is in the job description This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment and become operational.
Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a
prospective agreement that sets out a consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives and
responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice
including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.
Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
- ALS training
- EPALS / APLS training
- Minimum of 6 months advanced higher obstetric anesthesia training/ or equivalent
- Higher ICM training or equivalent
- Higher paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist interest in other anesthetic sub-specialties
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Desirable
- Broad experience in peri- operative medicine for high risk patients
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Research Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
- ALS training
- EPALS / APLS training
- Minimum of 6 months advanced higher obstetric anesthesia training/ or equivalent
- Higher ICM training or equivalent
- Higher paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist interest in other anesthetic sub-specialties
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Desirable
- Broad experience in peri- operative medicine for high risk patients
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Research Experience
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).
