About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position of Specialist inAnaesthesiaatGuy's and St Thomas' NHSFoundationTrust. We are keen to attract motivated hardworking colleagues who share our vision tomaintaina cohesive department,focussedon excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary teamworking.
The post holder must be medically qualified with at least 12 years of Anaesthesiaexperience,maintainGMC registration and hold a license to practice
The role offers opportunities to work within one ofthelargest,academically activeanaestheticdepartmentin the country, supporting excellence in clinical care, education, research, qualityimprovementand innovation.
This is primarily a clinical role to be carried out across all sites of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust.The job is 10 PAs per week for a whole-time contract - DCCs 9 PAs and SPA 1 PA at the start with opportunities in expanding supporting professional activities based on specific experience in other fields.
Main duties of the job
Provide comprehensive care across a wide range ofsurgicalspecialities, delivering safe,effectiveand evidence-based peri-operative care for patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures.
Undertake independent clinical practicein accordance withGMC standards,maintainingthe competencies required to provide high-qualityanaestheticservices across multiple clinical settings, including theatres, day surgery, interventional radiology, cardiac catheter laboratories,endoscopyand pre-operative assessment.
Participate in providing emergencyanaestheticservices and specialist support asrequired, while working flexibly across Guy's and St Thomas'Hospital sites to meet service needs. There will be noOncall commitment.
Contribute to the education, supervision and development of medical students,anaesthetictrainees, clinicalfellowsand multidisciplinary colleagues.
Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, morbidity and mortality reviews, incidentinvestigationand the implementation of learning to improve patient safety and service quality.
Support research,innovationand service development, working collaboratively with clinical,nursingand managerial colleagues to enhance patient outcomes, operationalperformanceandorganisationalobjectives.
Undertake annual appraisals and job-planning as a part of revalidation
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trustisone of the largest and most prestigious NHSorganisationsin the United Kingdom, providing specialist and community healthcare services across London and beyond. The Trust has a proud history spanning over 900 years and is internationallyrecognisedfor excellence in clinical care, education,researchand innovation.
The TrustcomprisesGuy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital and community services across Lambeth and Southwark. Itprovidesa wide range of specialist services, including cancer, cardiovascular, renal, women'shealthand critical care.
As a founding member of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' works with King's College London and leading NHSorganisationsto deliver world-class research,educationand patient care. The Trust is committed to translating research into practice, improving patientoutcomesand developing the future healthcare workforce.
The Theatres,Anaesthesiaand Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) Directorate is one of the UK's leadinganaestheticdepartments, delivering over 60,000anaestheticsannually and offering opportunities in teaching, simulation, research, quality improvement, digitalinnovationand leadership. The department promotes collaboration, continuouslearningand excellence inanaestheticpractice and patient care
Job description Job responsibilities
The post is permanent with a provisional 10 PA job plan that is outlined inthe job description.
Please see the attached Specialist Job pack with the full job description and responsibilities for this post.
Please note that the Job Description attached is currently undergoing sign-off by the RCoA.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a new consultant post
Desirable
Unique experience which would bring a new contribution to the team
Clinical Experience Essential
Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT and able to undertake independent clinical practice Minimum of 12 years of anaesthesia experience
Desirable
Additional fellowships in specialist areas
Clinical Skills Essential
Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years Evidence of Ability to work independently at consultant level
Desirable
Additional diplomas in specialist areas including Perioperative medicine, regional anaesthesia
Audit management and IT Essential
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Experience of leading audit, quality improvement programmes and effecting change
Research and Teaching Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
Evidence of original research Publications Teaching qualification Simulation training
Leadership and Management Essential
Effective communication Accountability Strong interpersonal skills Able to adapt and change Ability to work in a team
Desirable
Leadership and management roles Performance management Innovation
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
249 Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)