About this role
Job summary
The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a Consultant in Anaesthetics with an interest in Obstetric anaesthesia and maternal medicine. Homerton University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic anaesthetist with a variety of interests to provide general anaesthetic services and an on call commitment at the Homerton Hospital. This post has arisen due to expansion of services. The post is offered on a full time basis of 10 programmed activities, 8 DCC & 2 SPA. The posts include a commitment to an on-call service which covers general, obstetric emergencies and also support to ICU and ED which includes care of acutely ill children.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Dutieso To provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department. This may include some flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence.o To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership, and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave.o To assist in the provision of services within the SWNS directorate,demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when requiredo To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings.Clinical Management & Teachingo To participate in the professional supervision, management support andteaching of anaesthetic and other trainees within the department.o To assist in the organisation of and participate in teaching sessions for under and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.o To undertake appropriate 'mentoring' and appraisal of trainees.o To assist in the recruitment of trainee medical staff.The on-call commitment will be solely at the Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, on a 1: 18 basis.
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City of London and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neurorehabilitation across East London and beyond.The Trust comprises of Homerton Hospital in Hackney and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home, situated in Shoreditch as well as Hackney and the City Community Health Services.As one of London's designated peri-natal centres, Homerton provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. A major capital expansion programme is in hand toaccommodate 6000 births per annum and provide 40 neonatal intensive care cots.Over 3500 staff are directly employed by the trust, with a further 1000 contracted to work for us or placed here for training. In the latter group are pre and post registration medical and health care professional trainees from the London Deanery, Barts and the London Medical School, City University and East London University.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a detailed job description including main duties and detailed job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview FRCA or equivalent postgraduate qualificatio
Desirable
Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty Essential
Clinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesia Experience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS) Advanced training in Obstetric anaesthesia
Clinical skills Essential
Proven excellent clinical skills and experience
Desirable
Track record of adopting new techniques
Leadership and professionalism including quality improvement Essential
Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes A proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
Management skills Essential
Attendance at management or leadership courses.
Desirable
Management of team or programme/project
Teaching and training Essential
Proven experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification. Innovation in teaching/training
Clinical governance Essential
Evidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
Quality improvement projects in obstetric anaesthesia Track record of Maternal Medicine projects
Research Essential
Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
Relevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers Presentation at National or International Meetings
Communication skills Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
Computer skills course/certificate
Patient focused skills Essential
Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Interpersonal skills Essential
Good interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to cooperate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team
Personal attributes Essential
An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)