NHS
Job title:
Locum Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Paediatrics
Company
NHS
Job description
Applications are invited for a locum consultant anaesthetist with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. Applicants should have the FRCA or an equivalent qualification and have suitable experience as described in the person specification in the job plan description. Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of their expected CCT date at the time of interview.Main duties of the jobChildren’s’ anaesthesia is predominately managed in the Lanesborough Theatre complex. Anaesthesia is provided for many different paediatric medical and surgical specialties – general surgery, urology, orthopaedics (including scoliosis service), plastics, maxillofacial, dental, ENT, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, general medicine and oncology. There is also a busy paediatric radiology service including interventional procedures. St George’s is a major trauma centre covering a population of 2.6 million. The ambulance service and air ambulance service bring many children involved in multi-trauma to the hospital.St George’s has a PICU and step down unit with a total 14 beds, and is the regional centre for the South West London Neonatal Network managing 39 cots (12 intensive care, 9 high dependency care, and 18 special care).The post holder is required to be a flexible member of the anaesthetic department. There are 15 consultants in the paediatric anaesthetic group. The group is dynamic and experienced, delivering anaesthesia to emergency paediatric patients and a large mixture of the paediatric surgical and medical groups. On call responsibilities are for neonatal and paediatric patients, and this is directly supported in the initial months of the post.About usThis is a great opportunity to join our anaesthetic department, which is a highly diverse and inclusive workforce of over 100 consultants providing expertise in a wide variety of anaesthetic subspecialties including Paediatrics, Neurosurgery, Cardio-thoracics, Intensive Care, Acute and Chronic Pain and academic positions in SGUL. There are over 60 trainees fromSt George’s School of Anaesthesiaand clinical fellows who rotate through the anaesthesia subspecialties.The Anaesthetic department consists of a friendly, approachable, and diverse group of specialists who are enthusiastic in both teaching junior staff and colleagues and learning new skills. There is emphasis in wellbeing and supporting each other. The case mix at St George’s is varied and often complex and challenging. Given the huge expertise in the department, it is easy to seek advice / discuss with an expert in a certain field or acquire new skills. We actively encourage our colleagues to pursue the diverse range of opportunities that arise within the department, the Trust, medical school, South Thames School of Anaesthesia and the greater medical community.Date posted18 September 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number200-SNCT-712895-6618816-JTJob locationsSt George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBlackshaw RdLondonSW17 0QTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThere are two full-time locum post of 10 PAs, with 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA for SPA in support of personal CPD, preparation for GMC appraisal and revalidation.Please see main job descriptions for job plans. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThere are two full-time locum post of 10 PAs, with 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PA for SPA in support of personal CPD, preparation for GMC appraisal and revalidation.Please see main job descriptions for job plans.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Desirable
- MSc, PhD or similar
- Other resuscitation certifications
ExperienceEssential
- Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
- Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
- At least 12 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
- Post graduate research
Skills / ClinicalEssential
- Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
- Logbook evidence within neonatal and paediatric anaesthesia
- Application form: please include table data from your logbook for the above
Skills / TeachingEssential
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
- Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
- Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in Paediatric anaesthesia
- Evidence of delivering teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduate doctors and/or allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
- Teaching in the Simulator setting
- Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
- Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
Skills / ITEssential
- Use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams (or similar applications)
Desirable
- Designing info graphics, posters
Skills / Leadership and ManagementEssential
- Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
- Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
- Trainee Representative
- Lead role in developing a service
- Non-clinical management experience
Audit, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) and service improvementEssential
- Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
Desirable
- Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level
- Awareness of service development issues
Team workingEssential
- Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams both as team leader and as team member
Desirable
- Team working within the non-clinical setting
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Awareness of own personal developmental needs
- To live our Trust values: Excellent, kind, respectful and responsible
Desirable
- Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel
- Hobbies / interests outside of medicine
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Desirable
- MSc, PhD or similar
- Other resuscitation certifications
ExperienceEssential
- Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
- Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
- At least 12 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
- Post graduate research
Skills / ClinicalEssential
- Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
- Logbook evidence within neonatal and paediatric anaesthesia
- Application form: please include table data from your logbook for the above
Skills / TeachingEssential
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
- Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
- Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in Paediatric anaesthesia
- Evidence of delivering teaching to undergraduate students, postgraduate doctors and/or allied healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
- Teaching in the Simulator setting
- Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
- Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
Skills / ITEssential
- Use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams (or similar applications)
Desirable
- Designing info graphics, posters
Skills / Leadership and ManagementEssential
- Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
- Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
- Trainee Representative
- Lead role in developing a service
- Non-clinical management experience
Audit, Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) and service improvementEssential
- Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
Desirable
- Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level
- Awareness of service development issues
Team workingEssential
- Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams both as team leader and as team member
Desirable
- Team working within the non-clinical setting
Personal QualitiesEssential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Awareness of own personal developmental needs
- To live our Trust values: Excellent, kind, respectful and responsible
Desirable
- Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel
- Hobbies / interests outside of medicine
Expected salary
£99532 – 131964 per year
Location
South West London
Job date
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:16:42 GMT
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