Job summary This is a really exciting time to join the Trust as we further develop our dedicated elective site at Ashford Hospital to achieve our vision of creating a state-of-the-art centre of excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment. We are looking for four Consultants in Anaesthesia to join our talented and enthusiastic team of over 40 consultants and eight specialty doctors, working in a friendly and flexible department. The opportunities have been created by a combination of replacement posts and service expansion.This role will be predominantly based within the Elective Centre at Ashford Hospital, there is an on-call commitment included in this post, thesupplement is 3%. Each session equates to 1.25 PAs. The remainder of the job plan will be at St Peter's Hospital, our acute site in Chertsey. Our vision is to create a centre of excellence, where staff have the opportunity to work in an environment of continuous learning and professional development. This role forms part of the Department of Anaesthesia where we are proud of our effective multidisciplinary team working between medical, nursing, management and support staff. We are also supported by a strong team of Staff grade, Associate Specialists, Middle Grade Fellows and Trainee Anaesthetists. Our plans are ambitious, why not come and join our team? Main duties of the job The main duties for this role will be to: - Deliver Clinical, Educational and Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level. - Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peter's, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices. - Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care. We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement On-site Nurseries On-site staff cafes On-site parking Support in career development Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum, plus £140 HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 323-MD4260-AM-A Job locations Ashford Hospital Ashford TW15 3AA Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the main duties highlighted above, the postholder will be required to develop the clinical leadership team. The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department including: - Pre-operative assessment of patients- Consultant delivered peri-operative care.- Engagement with local and national audit projects including NELA- Supporting the Resuscitation Department and the Cardiac Catheterisation Lab- Work flexibly where required.- Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the teams. Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties. Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of departmental objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care. Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the departments and divisions Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification. Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team. Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant. For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification document, attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the main duties highlighted above, the postholder will be required to develop the clinical leadership team. The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department including: - Pre-operative assessment of patients- Consultant delivered peri-operative care.- Engagement with local and national audit projects including NELA- Supporting the Resuscitation Department and the Cardiac Catheterisation Lab- Work flexibly where required.- Any changes will be by negotiation and will be reflected in the job plans of the teams. Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties. Engage with medical, nursing, management and all relevant co-workers in the delivery of departmental objectives: to provide clinical leadership, improve the patient experience; ensure the highest quality clinical care. Actively participate in and support other staff with education, research, audit and clinical governance activities involving a multi-disciplinary workforce across the departments and divisions Participate in the professional training of the staff in the department, both medical and non-medical, and contribute as required to teaching sessions for other hospital staff as well as undergraduate and postgraduate staff, including supervision of junior medical staff. Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification. Support recruitment, appraisal, development and mentoring activities to a multi-disciplinary, multi-professional team. Undertake any other duties appropriate for a consultant. For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification document, attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGMC Registration with a License to Practice oCCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia within 6 months of interview Experience Essential oCan provide high quality elective and emergency anaesthesia care for adults and children. oAbility to provide direct anaesthetic clinical care Person Specification Qualifications Essential oGMC Registration with a License to Practice oCCT (or equivalent) in Anaesthesia within 6 months of interview Experience Essential oCan provide high quality elective and emergency anaesthesia care for adults and children. oAbility to provide direct anaesthetic clinical care 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). Additional information 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 Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Ashford Hospital Ashford TW15 3AA Employer's website https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)