Job summary
This combined post is aimed primarily at senior anaesthetic trainees, or qualified anaesthetists wishing to gain experience in adult and paediatric anaesthesia for liver transplantation.
Clinical duties relating to liver transplantation include involvement in pre-operative assessment of patients prior to listing, anaesthesia for liver transplantation, hepato-biliary surgery and imaging procedures. Liver fellows may also be called upon to help with airway management and transfers for imaging of patients in the ICU. They will also be expected to contribute to teaching. On call duties will be for the liver transplant theatre as part of a rota with senior anaesthetic trainees alongside a Consultant at all times.
This post would be suitable for any Doctor looking for a senior fellowship, or a post CCT Anaesthetist looking for further specialist experience. We also have a proactive encouraging approach to doctors wishing to achieve CESR having successfully supported several colleagues through the process. Although this Senior Clinical Fellow post is not accredited for training, the appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the Department and the Hospital. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor and be expected to undergo annual review and appraisal. Annual leave and Study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors.
Main duties of the job
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
The provision of a first-class clinical service.
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty.
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP.
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification. (MB BS or equivalent degree)
- Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
Experience
Essential
- This job is aimed at a candidate with the equivalent experience of a trainee with ST6/7 experience or one who is/will shortly be eligible for a consultant post.
- Completion of pre-registration year
Desirable
- Evidence of excellence in training (e.g. medical school projects & prizes, post-graduate qualifications)
- Preference will be given to candidates who have had some training in liver transplant, paediatric anaesthesia and major surgery.
- Evidence of special commitment to speciality
- ITU training
- Completion of resuscitation courses such as ALS, ATLS
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of Transplant and HPB services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Management course and / or qualification.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Evidence of previous participation in audit & research projects
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course / qualification.
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible and resilient.
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance.
Kings Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values.
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS