Job summary
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia ( Generalist ) 12 months
JOB OVERVIEW:
We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to be appointed to the role of Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with a general interest. The Department of Anaesthetics is a friendly and supportive one. We have previously achieved ACSA accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, welcome innovation and will support change where it improves care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will be expected to work at both the Epsom and St Helier sites. The job plan will cover 10 Programmed Activities including 1 SPA. The duties of the post will be to provide cover for operating theatre sessions and labour ward. Participation in the 1:12 consultant on-call rota at the St Helier site will be expected. The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services for renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St George's Hospital teaching programme for medical students and the SW Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA accreditation, currently under review. There is a well-established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly each year in the national hip fracture database report and are one of the busiest 5 units in London. Our National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) pathway and patient outcomes score as excellent.
Person Specification
Qalifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC
- At least seven years Anaesthetic experience at senior level
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
- EPALS / APLS training
Experience
Essential
- Experience commensurate with award of the CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia
- Broad range of experience in delivering Anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Desirable
- Advanced airway management skills
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
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Wrythe lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA