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Consultant General and Trauma Anaesthetist | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 07 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £99,532 - £131,964 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, SW17 0QT |
| Company: | st georges nhs trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6321722/200-SNCT895-6321722-JT |
Summary
Applications are invited forsubstantiveconsultantposts with as main interests in GeneralSubspecialties andTrauma Anaesthesia.This is afull time post at10 PAswith8.5PAs for direct clinical care and 1.5PAsfor SPA in support of personal CPD, preparation for GMC appraisal and revalidation. (Up to foursubstantiveposts are available).
Applicants should have the FRCA or an equivalent qualification and have suitable experienceas described in the person specification in the job plan description. They should be on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of their expected CCT date at the time of interview.Experience of NHS working practices and systems, (minimumtwoyearsworking for the NHS) is essential.
For the timetable /DCCplease see detailed info in the main advert. Specialist skillsrequiredinclude advanced training inperioperative medicine,traumaand regional anaesthesia.A proportion of the workload(flexible annualised sessions)has tobedelivered atprime-timehours, at weekends and/or in the evenings. The workload during general on-calls does notordinarilyinclude obstetrics,paeds, ITU,majortrauma, neuro, cardiac, which are all covered by separate consultant rotas.However, at times when workload exceedsmanpower, you may be asked to help consultant colleagues on different rotas (example major trauma, obstetrics). We will support applicants to pursue their subspecialty interests, as far aspracticable.
The post holder will join the General Group of Anaesthetists which consists of approximately 35 Consultantsand the Trauma Anaesthetists (approx.14). We are afriendly, approachable,dynamicand diverse group, who are enthusiastic in both teaching colleagues and learning new skills from colleagues. There is emphasis in wellbeing and supporting each other. The case mix at St George’s tends to be complex and challenging. Given the hugeexpertisein the department, it is easy to seek adviceanddiscuss with an expert in a certain field oracquirenew skills. We actively encourage our colleagues to pursue the diverse range of opportunities that arise within the department, the Trust, medicalschooland South Thames School of Anaesthesia. Several colleagues have heldnational leadership roles.
This isa great opportunitytojoinouraward-winninganaesthetic department, which isa highlydiverse and inclusiveworkforceofover 100Anaesthetic Consultants providingexpertisein a wide variety of anaesthetic subspecialties includingPaediatrics, Neurosurgery, Cardio-thoracics, Intensive Care, Acute andChronicPainreliefand academic positions in SGUL.There areover 60 trainees fromSt George’s School of Anaesthesia and clinical fellows who rotate through theanaesthesiasubspecialties.
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London.
Our main site, St George’s Hospital in Tooting – one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals – is shared with St George’s, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George’s Hospital also hosts the St George’s, University of London (SGUL) and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, whichis responsible fortraining a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London.A large number ofservices, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery,neurosciencesand renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.
A number ofour services are members of established clinical networks which bring together doctors,nursesand other clinicians from a range of healthcare providers working to improve the quality of services for patients. These include the South London Cardiac and Stroke Network and theSouth WestLondon and Surrey Trauma Network, for which St George’s Hospital is the designated heart attack centre, hyper-acute stroke unit and major trauma centre.
The successful applicant will need commitment, enthusiasm, leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
The post holder willbe requiredtoparticipatein clinical governance activities within the service centre.
The post holder will be expected toobservethe trust’s agreed policies and procedures drawn up with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust.
To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and tocomply at all timeswith the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
Toensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
To workin accordance withthe Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy toeliminateunlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and tomaintainregistration where this is a requirement of the role.
Tocomply withSt George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust No Smoking Policies.
To undertake such duties as may be required from time to timeasare consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
This job description is not an exhaustive document butis a reflection ofthe current position.Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the postholder.
*** Essential qualifications*** candidates will not be shortlistedfor aninterview,ifthey do not meet all theessential criteria. There will be no scoring of remainingcriteria, ifthe essential criteria are not met. (score zero).
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Jun 2024
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