Job summary
The appointee will be expected to deliver first class perioperative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners. The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.
The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days. The appointee will work 2 weekdays including Friday, but also have the opportunity to provide additional sessions on the bank.
The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to perioperative care. The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, SWLEOC Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing high-quality peri-operative and post-operative anaesthetic care for patients at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Working within a 24/7 consultant-led model alongside senior nurse practitioners, the anaesthetist plays a central role in ongoing patient management, requiring strong communication and close collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons.
Key elements of the position include:
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Clinical Care
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Delivering first-class peri-operative care for orthopaedic surgical patients.
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Working within a consultant-led service that emphasises shared decision-making and multidisciplinary communication.
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Supporting activity across six operating theatres, with weekday clinical commitments.
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
The appointee will be expected to deliver first class post operative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners. The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.
The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days. The appointee will work Monday to Friday but also have the opportunity to cover the unit out of hours on the bank which is currently covered by fourteen intensivists from our 4 partner trusts.
The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to peri operative care. The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to deliver first class post operative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners. The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.
The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days. The appointee will work Monday to Friday but also have the opportunity to cover the unit out of hours on the bank which is currently covered by fourteen intensivists from our 4 partner trusts.
The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to peri operative care. The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- 1 year of orthopaedic anaesthesia in either teaching hospital or specialist unit in UK
- medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT in Anaesthesia
- MBBS or equivalent.
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Evidence of long standing membership of relevant societies and CPD in relevant specialism.
- 1+ years Consultant level experience within NHS, UK.
Desirable
- Further post graduate or undergraduate qualifications.
- Academic distinctions or prizes
Clinical skills & knowledge
Essential
- Has knowledge and skills at consultant level in anaesthesia.
- Capable of providing anaesthesia for patients aging from 16 years and ASA grades 1-5.
- Proven skills at regional anaesthetic techniques.
Desirable
- Experienced in trauma anaesthesia.
- Technical skills to include advanced airway management techniques eg. Fibreoptic intubation, video larygoscopy.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Evidence of undertaking and completing at least one audit project.
- Able to appraise scientific publications and use library databases
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Management & Teaching
Essential
- Some experience of management of rotas/ day to day activities of a department.
- Sound knowledge of workings of the NHS
- Experience of teaching and training juniors or medical students
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- Evidence of setting up / running teaching programme
- Management course and/or qualification.
- Evidence of managerial role and effectiveness
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- 1 year of orthopaedic anaesthesia in either teaching hospital or specialist unit in UK
- medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT in Anaesthesia
- MBBS or equivalent.
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Evidence of long standing membership of relevant societies and CPD in relevant specialism.
- 1+ years Consultant level experience within NHS, UK.
Desirable
- Further post graduate or undergraduate qualifications.
- Academic distinctions or prizes
Clinical skills & knowledge
Essential
- Has knowledge and skills at consultant level in anaesthesia.
- Capable of providing anaesthesia for patients aging from 16 years and ASA grades 1-5.
- Proven skills at regional anaesthetic techniques.
Desirable
- Experienced in trauma anaesthesia.
- Technical skills to include advanced airway management techniques eg. Fibreoptic intubation, video larygoscopy.
Audit & Research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
- Evidence of undertaking and completing at least one audit project.
- Able to appraise scientific publications and use library databases
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication in peer reviewed journal
Management & Teaching
Essential
- Some experience of management of rotas/ day to day activities of a department.
- Sound knowledge of workings of the NHS
- Experience of teaching and training juniors or medical students
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- Evidence of setting up / running teaching programme
- Management course and/or qualification.
- Evidence of managerial role and effectiveness
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).
