About this role
Job summary
Royal Free Anaesthesia provides a comprehensive range of general and specialist perioperative services for both adults and children. The main operating suite at the Royal Free Hospital comprises 16 theatres on the 3rd floor, including 1 purpose-built hybrid vascular theatre. 3 further theatres on the 1st floor to support a busy hand trauma service and ophthalmic surgery. There are 2 obstetric theatres within the labour ward suite. Anaesthetic services also support a, interventional radiology and cardiology unit (IRCU) and an Emergency Department.
Main duties of the job
Royal Free with the recent opening of a dedicated Enhanced Postoperative Integrated Care (EPIC) unit to complement the existing Intensive Care Unit facility by providing the highest quality and innovative perioperative care to our unique complex major surgical population.
We are located in an area with excellent facilities and Hampstead Heath close by. There are many local coffee shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants with an impressive high street and direct access to central London. As a team we recognise that a work/life balance is vital, and a thriving social life is enjoyed amongst our staff. There will be an opportunity for the post holder to develop a specific area of self-directed interest which compliments the other consultants.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.Therapy Services has a high profile within the Trust, being firmly committed to quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and improvement. We undertake yearly presentations of our achievements for the year; undertaking PDSA and QI projects to ensure we are delivering the most effective, safe and high quality service.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise FRCA or equivalent Diploma CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia on or within six months of the anticipated date of interview
Desirable
Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc) Post-graduate prizes Management qualification Teaching qualification
Clinical Skills, training and experience Essential
Completion (or equivalent) of appropriate higher units of training to fulfil all requirements of job description Ability to take full and independent responsibility for patient care in wider scope of anaesthetic practice
Desirable
ATLS/APLS Previous Consultant level experience
Teaching Experience Essential
Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para -medical colleagues
Desirable
Achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor. Extensive / formal experience in medical education including regional teaching. Formal Educational Qualification Life support course instructor
Clinical Governance Essential
Active consistent engagement with clinical audit Regular commitment to continuing and relevant medical education Evidence of reflective practice Clear understanding of NHS management structures Implementing evidence -based change to improve patient care
Desirable
Evidence of leadership in anaesthesia/critical care Involvement in clinical research Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal
Other Desirable
Member of a medical indemnity organisation
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street, Hampstead
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)