- Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Anaesthetic service, and with the proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department. This will include some flexibility of fixed commitments.
- Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota
- Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust. Although on call duties will be undertaken solely at one of the two sites, some elective theatre sessions do occur cross site when necessary.
- Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services.
- Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching of Anaesthetic trainees.
- Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.
- Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department
- Comply with the Trust's Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisional and Medical Directors
- The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust's activities.
- Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
- Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, and meet the requirements for revalidation
- Demonstrate willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream Job description
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration for Anaesthesia; (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Higher degree or qualification such as MSc or PhD
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult, maternity and paediatric patients
- ALS, ATLS provider
- Evidence of extended period of additional subspecialty training in a tertiary centre
- Broad experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates, medical and allied health professionals
- Ability to teach clinical skills to anaesthetic trainees of all levels, and achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Evidence of formal experience in medical education including regional/national teaching Higher teaching qualification
- An understanding of current issues in medical education and training
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal educational qualification
- ALS/ATLS instructor, and PALS or APLS provider or instructor
- Understand the principles of Clinical Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit projects with specific relevance to subspecialty interest
- Regular commitment to relevant Continuing Medical Education
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Awareness of the current organisation of the Trust and the NHS, and the proposed changes to the service
- Evidence of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care
- Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia
- Evidence of attendance at a management course aimed at senior trainees or consultants
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peerreviewed journals
- Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems
- Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, , MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work and a commitment to the practice of evidence-based medicine
- Caring and responsible attitude to patients, relatives of patients, and colleagues
- Enthusiasm, resilience and flexibility in a changing work environment
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
- Evidence of leadership and team building, and potential for wider hospital/Trust leadership roles
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia - London, United Kingdom - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x 12 month fixed term posts as a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team working across two sites at the University Hospital of Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.
We are keen to attract motivated hard working colleagues who shares our vision to maintain a cohesive department, focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team working.
Main duties of the job
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Job responsibilities
Title:
Consultant Anaesthetist
Location:
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
Cross site at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) & Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE)
New or Replacement Post:
Replacement post
Prime responsibility/ Key tasks:
To work in the Trust's team of Anaesthetic Consultants and Intensivists to provide elective and emergency Anaesthetic care
Accountable to:
Chef Medical Officer - (Dr. Vanessa Purday)
Reports to:
Surgery & Cancer Divisional Medical Director (Dr. Waqas Khaliq)
Clinical Director for Anaesthesia & Pain (Dr. Beenu Madhavan)
Works with:
Consultants and Senior Doctors in the Anaesthetic Department, across both sites.
Other Consultant colleagues in the Trust and the Senior Management of the hospital.
Key tasks:
To maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of patients under your care
To join colleagues in the smooth running of Anaesthetic services in our Trust
To participate in teaching, audit, management and clinical governance
Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD)
Please see Job Description for full details
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
Desirable
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
IT Experience
Essential
Other Attributes
Essential
Desirable