Job summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month post of Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest in Perioperative medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).
10 Programmed Activities will be offered - 9 Direct Clinical Care (which includes 0.5 PA for on call) and 1 Supporting Professional Activities.
The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months of service. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at the RNOH including the peripheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit, joint replacement unit, spinal unit, shoulder unit, foot & ankle unit, and anaesthetic pre-assessment clinic. Candidates must be able to demonstrate clinical experience at either fellowship or consultant level for perioperative medicine, including anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery.
Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidate and the needs of the department.
Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.
Main duties of the job
to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of anaesthesia and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to providing anaesthesia services.
actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the anaesthetic department meetings, MDT and regular morning meetings. They will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department, including cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences as appropriate.
engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.
The postholder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their Clinical Director on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer prior to the commencement date of the appointment.
The job plan shall be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external.
It shall also include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
About us
RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both nationally and internationally. Our range of services includes Joint Reconstruction, Spinal Surgery, Bone Tumour & Soft Tissue Sarcomas (supra regional service), Peripheral Nerve Injury, Paediatric Orthopaedics, Congenital Deformity, and Complex & Revision Joint Work. There is also a dedicated Spinal Cord Injury Centre receiving referrals from London and the South of England. Our clinical effectiveness is enhanced by working in partnership with University College London and the UCL Institute of Orthopaedic and Musculo-skeletal Science, based within the Stanmore Campus. Our main hospital site at Stanmore is located in extensive grounds set amongst green belt countryside. There is easy road access from the M1, the A1(M) and the A41. We are within easy reach of London. There is a free bus service to and from the two local tube stations on the Northern and Jubilee lines. Currently there is free parking within the hospital grounds. There is an outpatient department facility at Bolsover Street, near Great Portland Street tube.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Jobs with 10 Programmed Activities will be offered as 9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC), 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. There is scope for increasing SPA activity, either by reducing DCC activity or by additional programmed activities, by mutual agreement, for specific Trust related roles.
The number of PAs will be adjusted for part time consultants in discussion with the Clinical Director.
The post will have direct clerical and operational support as well as secondary administrative support to facilitate the consultants participation in national and local audits and registries.
Departments are moving towards a team-based approach to their workload.
Resources are deployed flexibly in the way that best meets patients needs. The post holder would be expected to participate in this approach.
The job plan will involve the following commitments: -
10 PAs including:
Elective operating lists
Pre-assessment clinics
On Call commitment
1 PA Supporting Professional Activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Jobs with 10 Programmed Activities will be offered as 9 Direct Clinical Care (DCC), 1 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA). The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. There is scope for increasing SPA activity, either by reducing DCC activity or by additional programmed activities, by mutual agreement, for specific Trust related roles.
The number of PAs will be adjusted for part time consultants in discussion with the Clinical Director.
The post will have direct clerical and operational support as well as secondary administrative support to facilitate the consultants participation in national and local audits and registries.
Departments are moving towards a team-based approach to their workload.
Resources are deployed flexibly in the way that best meets patients needs. The post holder would be expected to participate in this approach.
The job plan will involve the following commitments: -
10 PAs including:
Elective operating lists
Pre-assessment clinics
On Call commitment
1 PA Supporting Professional Activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
- CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent training
- Entry on GMC Specialist Registrar with CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- ALS & APLS/EPLS
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in anaesthesia for specialist orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery
- Experience in Intensive Care
Desirable
- Dual CCT in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- FFICM Qualification
- Evidence of contributing to research (i.e. local lead for regional / national studies, experience with recruiting patients to RCTs, up to date with GCP)
- Evidence of teaching qualification
- Leadership experience - e.g. departmental rota/leave coordinator, including evidence of formal management training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Anaesthesia for specialist complex orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Anaesthesia for spinal deformity
- Additional professional qualification
Skills
Essential
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Effectively work within a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
- Evidence of sustained commitment to organising and delivering training / teaching to nursing and medical staff, at Trust / Regional or National level
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding the NHS management structure
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- History of CIP involvement and delivery
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest in teaching and training
Desirable
- Teaching course
- Evidence of ability to undertake assessments of trainees
- Demonstrate an interest in teaching and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
- CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent training
- Entry on GMC Specialist Registrar with CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- ALS & APLS/EPLS
- Full GMC registration
- Experience in anaesthesia for specialist orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery
- Experience in Intensive Care
Desirable
- Dual CCT in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- FFICM Qualification
- Evidence of contributing to research (i.e. local lead for regional / national studies, experience with recruiting patients to RCTs, up to date with GCP)
- Evidence of teaching qualification
- Leadership experience - e.g. departmental rota/leave coordinator, including evidence of formal management training.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Anaesthesia for specialist complex orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Anaesthesia for spinal deformity
- Additional professional qualification
Skills
Essential
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Effectively work within a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Understanding of wellbeing
Desirable
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
- Evidence of sustained commitment to organising and delivering training / teaching to nursing and medical staff, at Trust / Regional or National level
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding the NHS management structure
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- History of CIP involvement and delivery
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest in teaching and training
Desirable
- Teaching course
- Evidence of ability to undertake assessments of trainees
- Demonstrate an interest in teaching and training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Stanmore
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
