Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia (Generalist), Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
JOB OVERVIEW: 2 POSTS
We have a great opportunity for the right candidates to be appointed to the role of Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with a general interest. The Department of Anaesthetics is a friendly and supportive one. We have achieved ACSA accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, welcome innovation and will support change where it improves care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will initially be expected to work at the St Helier site. The job plan will include 10 Programmed Activities including 1 SPA. There will be no initial on-call commitment but participation in the 1:12 consultant on-call rota or 1:6 weekend trauma lists will be expected after an initial period of settling into the role. The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first.
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services for renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
Job responsibilities
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St George's Hospital teaching programme for medical students and the SW Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA accreditation, currently under review. There is a well-established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly each year in the national hip fracture database report and are one of the busiest 5 units in London. Our National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) pathway and patient outcomes score as excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* At least seven years anaesthetic experience at senior level
* EPALS / APLS training
* CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
* Experience commensurate with award of the CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia
* Broad experience in peri-operative medicine for high risk patients
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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