About this role
Job summary
The Anaesthetic department at Kings is delighted to advertise this SCF in Anaesthesia post to cover for a period of 6 months with option to extend.
This post is aimed primarily at senior anaesthetic trainees, or qualified anaesthetists wishing to gain experience in a broad range of anaesthesia as well as further experience in regional anaesthesia.
We deliver anaesthesia for a range of general and subspecialty areas including Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracics, Hepatobiliary, Endocrine, Maxillofacial, Liver Transplant, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and Major Trauma.
This post would be suitable for any Doctor looking for a senior fellowship. 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
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is 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
This is a replacement post. Kings College Hospital requires senior clinical fellows in anaesthesia to work flexibly within the multidisciplinary team at the Denmark Hill site providing and further developing care for patients particularly within cardiac, neuro andobstetric anaesthesia.
Clinical duties include delivering anaesthesia under consultant supervision for general surgical, orthopaedic and other clinical specialties, and involvement in post-operative care. Trainees are also expected to help with airway management and transfers for imaging of patients in the ICU. On call duties will be rotated between the cardiac recovery unit, labour ward and main theatres.
This post would be suitable for any Doctor looking for a senior fellowship to achieve CESR accreditation or a post CCT Fellow looking for further specialist experience. We have a proactive encouraging approach to doctors wishing to achieve CESR and have successfully supported a number of 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 college tutor and educational supervisor and be expected to undergo annual review and appraisal. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The post will be based at the Denmark Hill site of Kings College Hospital and performance will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post. All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts 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 Trusts 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 Kings CollegeLondon / KHP. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trusts procedures and operating policies. Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans. Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated forthe specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
See full job description attached to this advertisement for further details on the role and key responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registerable medical qualification. Full registration with GMC with License to Practice.
Desirable
Final FRCA
Training and Experience Essential
IAC and IACO Proven post-graduate experience in anaesthesia
Desirable
Evidence of excellence in training e.g. prizes, QI, publications Previous work in intensive care Completion of resuscitation courses such as ALS, ATLS
Administration Essential
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 Skills Essential
Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients,healthcare professionals and other staff
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.
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).
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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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)