NHS
Job title:
Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics
Company
NHS
Job description
Barts Health NHS Trust Surgery Clinical Academic GroupLocum Consultant in Anaesthetics10 PA PostWhipps Cross HospitalA full time 6 – 12-month fixed term Locum Consultant post in Anaesthesia, based at Whipps Cross Hospital, has become available in order to provide cover for Maternity Leave. The post will likely be available from May/June 2025. Applications are also encouraged from those who may be available later in the year.Main duties of the jobThe focus of the job plan is of a general nature. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover all the specialities provided for at Whipps Cross. Those with additional experience in obstetrics, regional, trauma and paediatrics will be beneficial to the service. There may be a requirement to join the 1:16 out of hours consultant on call rota.We are looking for people who can make a specific contribution to the department and hospital.This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first-class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted31 January 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-MED0737WXHJob locationsWhipps Cross HospitalWhipps Cross RoadLondonE11 1NRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe focus of the job plan is of a general nature. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover all the specialities provided for at Whipps Cross. Those with additional experience in obstetrics, regional, trauma and paediatrics will be beneficial to the service. There may be a requirement to join the 1:16 out of hours consultant on call rota.We are looking for people who can make a specific contribution to the department and hospital.This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first-class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe focus of the job plan is of a general nature. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover all the specialities provided for at Whipps Cross. Those with additional experience in obstetrics, regional, trauma and paediatrics will be beneficial to the service. There may be a requirement to join the 1:16 out of hours consultant on call rota.We are looking for people who can make a specific contribution to the department and hospital.This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first-class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.Person SpecificationQualifications/Clinical SkillsEssential
- oGMC Registration
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oValid ALS
- oEvidence of technical and non-technical practice at consultant level
- oEvidence of completion of further fellowships/advanced skills in subspecialities relevant to District General Hospital anaesthesia
Desirable
- oExperience of UK healthcare system
- oValid APLS/EPLS
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or ExperienceEssential
- oWide experience in aspects of elective and emergency anaesthesia, and acute pain management at consultant level
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients at consultant level
Desirable
- oExperience participating in on-call at consultant level in a District General Hospital
Personal Skills/QualitiesEssential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- oAbility to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- oAbility to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- oAbility to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- oAbility to directing and train medical, nursing, midwifery and other professions allied to anaesthesia
- oAbility to lead multidisciplinary protocol/process development
Teaching & TrainingEssential
- oExperience in teaching of undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses, midwifery or other health professionals allied to anaesthesia.
Desirable
- oTeaching Fellow experience/Certificate of education
- oEvidence of training in teaching skills
- oInstructor status in one or more of ALS, APLS, ATLS
Research, Quality Improvement, AuditEssential
- oUnderstands research, QI and audit methodology
- oExperience of QI/Audit/Research work in+ anaesthesia
- oActively encourages research, audit and QI work amongst staff and colleagues
Desirable
- oPublished or submitted completed work to a peer reviewed journal
Additional RequirementsEssential
- oCommitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- oExperience in Clinical governance
- oComputer skills
Person SpecificationQualifications/Clinical SkillsEssential
- oGMC Registration
- oFRCA or equivalent
- oValid ALS
- oEvidence of technical and non-technical practice at consultant level
- oEvidence of completion of further fellowships/advanced skills in subspecialities relevant to District General Hospital anaesthesia
Desirable
- oExperience of UK healthcare system
- oValid APLS/EPLS
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or ExperienceEssential
- oWide experience in aspects of elective and emergency anaesthesia, and acute pain management at consultant level
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients at consultant level
Desirable
- oExperience participating in on-call at consultant level in a District General Hospital
Personal Skills/QualitiesEssential
- oAbility to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- oAbility to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- oAbility to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- oAbility to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- oAbility to directing and train medical, nursing, midwifery and other professions allied to anaesthesia
- oAbility to lead multidisciplinary protocol/process development
Teaching & TrainingEssential
- oExperience in teaching of undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses, midwifery or other health professionals allied to anaesthesia.
Desirable
- oTeaching Fellow experience/Certificate of education
- oEvidence of training in teaching skills
- oInstructor status in one or more of ALS, APLS, ATLS
Research, Quality Improvement, AuditEssential
- oUnderstands research, QI and audit methodology
- oExperience of QI/Audit/Research work in+ anaesthesia
- oActively encourages research, audit and QI work amongst staff and colleagues
Desirable
- oPublished or submitted completed work to a peer reviewed journal
Additional RequirementsEssential
- oCommitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- oExperience in Clinical governance
- oComputer skills
Expected salary
£105504 – 139882 per year
Location
Whipps Cross, East London
Job date
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:31:17 GMT
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