About this role
Job summary
We have opportunities for an enthusiastic anaesthetist to join our vibrant and growing department. This post has arisen due to expansion of services and replacement sessions for trust, university, and external roles that members of our team have taken on.
They would suit anaesthetists who are looking to spend a year with us, either as a stepping stone to a substantive consultant role, to enhance their clinical expertise or to experience life in a Central London Teaching Hospital.
We are known for our research and innovation but recognise that our success comes from a department which is supportive, cohesive, providing excellent standards of care, and where all members have an equal standing. Our Anaesthetic Department prides itself on being a friendly, cohesive and inclusive team supported by outstanding surgical and multidisciplinary staff.
Main duties of the job
Essential criteria:o Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise, FRCA or equivalent; current General Medical Council (London), Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia or equivalent experience
o Applicants who are within six months of obtaining CCT may apply
o Start date January 2027
University College London Hospital is a major teaching hospital. As a regional cancer centre and tertiary referral centre we have a challenging and complex workload. We have particular expertise in bariatrics, upper and lower GI, orthopaedics, urology, paediatric, head and neck, thoracic and endocrine surgery. Our labour ward delivers 7000 babies a year and has an interest in high-risk medical patients including GUCH. We have built a new hospital - Grafton Way, in addition to the current services, which has a proton beam therapy unit and an 8 theatre short stay surgical suite
Life outside work is also rich and rewarding. The hospitals are situated in a lively corner of central London, a short walk from the British Museum, Regent's Park, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Kings Cross. Travel to the hospital is easy on public transport, or by bike, from all over London and the surrounding area.
This is a full time (10PA) positionPlease attach a copy of your CV to your application.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise. On GMC Specialist Register for anaesthesia or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in anaesthesia at date of interview FRCA or equivalent anaesthetic experience
Desirable
Higher degree
Clinical Experience Essential
Completed a recognised period of training leading to a CCT in anaesthesia or has gained equivalent experience Experience in anaesthesia for major surgical procedures including major laparoscopic surgery 6 months experience working in the NHS
Desirable
Experience of multidisciplinary pre-assessment and pre-operative preparation of complex patients Evidence of commitment to service improvement / clinical excellence Broad range of experience specifically in 'outside areas' including paediatric radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, CT, endoscopy
Clinical Skills Essential
Demonstrate an ability to perform the specific clinical procedures relevant to the post Demonstration of a subspecialty interest relevant to this trust in which significant clinical experience gained Understanding of clinical risk management Clear logical thinking showing an analytical / scientific approach
Desirable
Advanced airway management skills and experience of managing difficult airway A Fellowship or other significant specialist experience Ability to cover both the general and obstetric on-call rotas as required
Clinical Knowledge Essential
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge for the post Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
Demonstrates breath of awareness of issues relating to clinical anaesthesia
Audit, Quality Improvement, Management & IT Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical governance Evidence of completion of audit cycle or quality improvement initiative Ability to mentor both medical and nursing staff
Desirable
Management course completed or evidence of knowledge of management structures & processes Knowledge or interest in data to improve patient care and utilisation of digitalised systems
Research, Teaching skills and experience Essential
Teaching on formal educational courses Evidence of involvement in education of colleagues (trainees, AHP's nurses)
Desirable
Show a regular commitment to teaching Evidence of organisational / leadership ability: e.g. setting up and directing courses, educational programmes etc. Evidence of research activity & publications Evidence of working with patients / public to deliver research or improve services Higher taught (e.g. MSc) or research (e.g. MD or PHD) degree
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English Ability to build rapport, demonstrate empathy, listens, persuade / negotiate Ability to work as part of an anaesthetic and perioperative team and to develop such teams Ability to take responsibility. Lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Ambition to develop and improve own professional standards Commitment to developing and improving services and departments Ability to use a non- judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status Ability to be able to change and adapt their work practices to respond to rapidly changing circumstances Ability to really care for and about their patients and colleagues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)