Job summary
Trauma
To provide high quality trauma and emergency anaesthesia within a one-to-one consultant supervised environment initially, and then go on to manage cases within the major trauma centre with indirect supervision.
To gain specialist trauma anaesthetic experience within the orthopaedic trauma theatres which includes major pelvic and spinal work, cases expedited to the major trauma theatre including emergency neurosurgery cases and unstable penetrating trauma, cases that proceed to interventional radiology, as well as in the Emergency Department as a key part of the trauma team.
To provide regional analgesia and anaesthesia for patients with injuries to different body systems, under the supervision and training of consultants within the department.
To communicate with and participate in anaesthetic services for high dependency and critical care specialities, including AICU and PICU.
Regional
Clinical experience
ICHCT is shifting focus and practice to ambulatory surgery. It is a unique setup, where surgical procedures are done on a day surgery basis. The surgical services provide comprehensive care specializing in ambulatory surgery in the areas of:
General surgery
Oncology (specialising in cancers including breast, head and neck and thyroid cancer)
Plastic surgery
Urology surgery
ENT surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Main duties of the job
TRAUMA
Anaesthesia services are provided in multiple locations at St Marys hospital. The primary clinical area is the 4th floor theatre suite, where most emergency work is located. Other locations include the day surgery theatres, as well as the surgical innovation centre in the Patterson building.
In addition to this varied workload, there is a standby Code Red / Major haemorrhage trauma theatre staffed and prepared ready to go 24/7 as well as additional workload in the emergency department itself, with anaesthetists providing anaesthesia input to every trauma call, as well as to cases in Interventional radiology, and to those cases requiring regional block for acute injury, such as thoracic epidural for rib fractures.
REGIONAL;
Regional Anaesthesia services are expanding significantly to facilitate the performance of several surgeries on a day surgical basis. It is equipped with ultrasound machines and taught by experts and fellowship trained regional anaesthetists. A variety of blocks are performed that caters to ambulatory practice.
Fellows will learn the clinical skills, principles, practices, and patient care in ambulatory & regional anaesthesia. Fellows will also be exposed to the organisational aspects of running an ambulatory and trauma service, pre-anaesthesia clinics, postoperative follow up of day surgical patients. On call commitments will be at St Mary's in accordance with the respective placement.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job descriptions attached prior to application for the specific subspeciality.
The posts will be available as a full time (described below) or part time post. Job plan of a part-time post will be by agreement with the Supervisor of the Post.
The post holder will undertake regular regional or trauma anaesthesia days and the post holder will also attend acute pain rounds. The post holder will take part in the senior registrar on call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and ST 6-7s. Currently this rota is 1:8.
The post will be covered by the same arrangements for study leave and supervision that apply to trainees in HEE approved posts. Study leave and annual leave will have to be taken during weeks when not on call, or sessions moved accordingly. There is a strong departmental tradition of performing research and audit in this service and of publishing results. Previous experience of research and completed audit will be expected.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 24 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- ATLS / ETC or equivalent
- Evidence of experience in critical care
Desirable
- APLS or paediatric critical care experience
- MD, PhD
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience of treating patients after injury
Desirable
- Previous work in a major trauma centre
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to lead the education of other medical professionals
- Ability to work across specialties and be collaborative
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Have set up or lead a teaching programme
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Have presented quality improvement work or audit at a conference
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication/s in anaesthesia, intensive care or emergency medicine
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St. Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY