Job summary
University Sussex Hospitals (East) are looking for an outstanding substantive consultant anaesthetist to join our paediatric anaesthesia team, working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.
This post has arisen due to the retirement of a colleague. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in flagship paediatric hospital, The Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital located just a few minutes walk from the beach! We offer a mixture of specialist paediatric/neonatal lists and flexible adult general anaesthetic work, and any new post holder would become an equal participant in our existing teams.
Visiting our department prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical lead or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia or sedation for a wide range of peadiatric and neonatal procedures is expected, including opthamology, radiology and ENT/Maxillofacial work. The nature of the adult sessions undertaken is flexible but can be tailored to the successful candidates interests and skill set by agreement. The post includes participation in a dedicated paediatric on call rota based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, with 3 tiers of junior doctor on site to support the breadth of the activity occurring out of hours.
As an established service, there are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.
We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.
Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will consist of regular paediatric and neonatal lists based at the Royal Alexandra Childrens Hospital with adult flexible sessions which will be based at other Trust sites. There will also be participation in cross-cover for paediatric sessions to cover leave arrangements by agreement. The post holder will participate in a dedicated on-call rota for Paediatric Anaesthesia (1 in 8; category A).
Participation in monthly department governance meetings and regular paediatric anaesthetic meetings will be included within the SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees undertaking training modules in Paediatric anaesthesia.
The theatre template is defined around a rolling two-week timetable. Each job plan has an average one or more sessions every week nominated as flexible. Flexible sessions are usually fixed in time, but flexible in-year sessions may be job planned by mutual agreement.
The SPA activity undertaken by the post holder will be reviewed after 3 months in post in line with current trust guidance and additional SPA time up to 2PAs in total will be provided by mutual agreement.
Clinical work will comprise of 3 fixed days per week by mutual agreement which will be split between Paediatric anaesthesia (minimum of 4 days per 2 weeks), general anaesthesia for other specialties and flexible sessions. General and flexible sessions will be swapped for additional Paediatric anaesthesia sessions to provide cross cover on a flexible basis during periods of leave.
Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA). A full job plan review will be undertaken 6 months after appointment.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Person Specification
Experience/oBasic medical degreeQualifications
Essential
- oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oAdvanced training in Paediatric Anaesthesia
- oDelivering safe and effective perioperative anaesthetic care to paediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- oProven history of leading perioperative QI projects oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oExperience of perioperative care of neonates
- oExperience of delivering sedation to children
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Desirable
- oEvidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written
Academic & |Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prize and honours
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County
Brighton
BN2 5BE