16 Oct
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Carshalton
Job description
Job overview
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (Generalist), Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
JOB OVERVIEW : 2 POSTS
We have a great opportunity for the right candidates 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 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 initially be expected to work at the St Helier site. The job plan will include 10 Programmed Activities including 1 SPA.
There will be no initial on-call commitment but participation in the 1 : 12 consultant on-call rota or 1 : 6 weekend trauma lists will be expected after an initial period of settling into the role.
The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC
- At least seven years anaesthetic experience at senior level
Desirable criteria
- EPALS / APLS training
- CCT / CESR in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
Clinical Expereince
Essential criteria
Experience commensurate with award of the CCT / CESR in Anaesthesia
Desirable criteria
Broad experience in peri- operative medicine for high risk patients
Our mission :
to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement.
Our hospitals also benefit from great locations,
so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential.
We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.