One full time post from December 2024. The post is CT3 equivalent with the appointed candidate supported in completion of all key competencies as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Additional support with FRCA exam practice is provided with a strong department teaching programme.
Anaesthetic services are provided for 10 Main Theatres covering a wide range of surgical specialties including: General and Vascular Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial and Dental, Paeds, Gynaecology, Urology, Orthopaedics and Trauma. There is a separate Day Surgery Unit with 4 fully equipped theatres. There are 2 theatres and a recovery bay in the labour ward complex for elective and emergency cases. The intensive care unit provides high quality care for 15 level 3 and level 2 beds.
The Fellow would be expected to spend his clinical service commitment in the anaesthetic department and an additional 1 in 8 on-call commitment with internal cover either to theatres or ITU (EWTD compliant shift system).
There is daily clinical teaching in the theatres and once weekly teaching held on the unit, organised and supervised by the Consultants.
Involvement in high quality research & development is strongly encouraged at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, as this supports both the delivery of high-quality clinical care.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These Include:
* Croydon University Hospital
* Purley Hospital
* The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
* Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
* A minor injuries unit in New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our Vision:
“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”
Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:
* You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
* You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
* You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
* You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
* You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ana Robles Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist Email address: ana.robles@nhs.net
For further information or if you would like to make an informal visit please contact Dr. Ravishankar Jakkala Saibaba, Consultant Anaesthetics and Intensive Care, FICM Tutor - r.jakkalasaibaba@nhs.net
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