Job summary Applications are invited for Consultant Anaesthetist post based at Northwick Park/St Mark's, Central Middlesex and Ealing Hospitals, part of the London North West University Healthcare Trust. Our priority is to appoint the best possible consultant anaesthetists to join our friendly, collegiate and hard-working department. However we are also looking for candidates who will be able to bring new skills, techniques and ideas to our department. Candidates should have proven capabilities in their chosen area of expertise, either through higher training or clinical posts. The Trust is a regional centre for Head and Neck/Maxillofacial surgery, gastrointestinal surgery (St Marks Hospital) and vascular surgery as well as vascular, orthopaedic, trauma, urological and obstetrics. The post-holders will join teams providing elective and emergency anaesthetic care to these surgical specialties. They will also become part of the group of over 70 consultant anaesthetists/intensivists. Appointees to these vacancies will need to be willing and able to contribute to a future shared vision with colleagues across all hospitals in London. The 5 substantive posts include preoperative assessment and options for specialist interest areas as follows:Post a] 1 x PaediatricsPost b] 2 x RegionalPost c] 1 -ObstetricsPost c] 1 - Colorectal Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC or within 6 months of being included onto the Specialist Register. (CCT/CESR) Main duties of the job Out of hours cover is provided with a 1:12 on-call rota, which includes both first and second on-call responsibilities and provides cover for the general emergency theatres (Northwick Park and Ealing sites) as well as obstetric services and the surgical recovery areas. The successful appointees will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. They will be required to undertake management duties and work in a multidisciplinary team. There are acute hospital services at Central Middlesex, Ealing, Northwick Park and St Mark's Hospitals. The service provided by the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Departments across all sites has now become fully integrated, a collaboration which typifies the cross-site and collaborative culture within the Directorate. We have a strong track record in clinical excellence, clinical research and teaching and receive very positive feedback from our rotating trainees. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a University teaching NHS Trust for Imperial and Brunel, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-MS-1726-OK Job locations Northwick Park Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached JD for detailed information, if you would like to know more about the posts. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached JD for detailed information, if you would like to know more about the posts. Person Specification Knowledge and Expertise Essential Has the required knowledge, skills, experience and ability to participate in general anaesthetic consultant on call rota (NPH and EH sites). Experience in the management of high-risk patients. Evidence of Stage 3, SIA or equivalent training in obstetric anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia and anaesthesia for airway surgery/shared airway to cover NPH on calls. Recent experience and capabilities to manage the critically ill child to at least stage 3 (or equivalent) standard. Desirable NHS experience within the last 3 years. Additional experience in perioperative care e.g. prehabilitation or preoperative assessment. Experience as a Locum Consultant at an acute hospital. Management and Audit Essential Understands the managerial, administrative and organisational roles expected of consultants as evidenced by Stage 3 or equivalent training in Management and Professional and Regulatory Requirements. Understands the principles of quality improvement (QI) and audit as evidenced by Stage 3 training or equivalent in Safety and QI. Leadership skills.. Knowledge of finance/budgets.. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team. Desirable Management qualification or current study towards management qualification. Evidence of service audit, design or change management Qualifications and Experience Essential FRCA (or equivalent). Completion of specialist training program in anaesthesia or equivalent, including Stage 3 paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent). SIA/fellowship or equivalent in anaesthesia for relevant area of expertise according to job plan: o Paediatrics (paediatric job plan) o Regional (regional job plans) o Obstetrics (obstetric job plan ) o Colorectal/major surgery (colorectal job plan) Desirable Formal educational qualifications or accreditation CPET qualifications Registration Essential Candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia (CCT/CESR) or, if UK trainee, within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Teaching Essential Stage 3, SIA or equivalent level of training in Education and Training (including has met requirements to be a clinical supervisor).. Experience in teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.. Commitment to work as educational supervisor. Desirable Further experience in medical education (e.g. simulation instructor, educational qualifications) Person Specification Knowledge and Expertise Essential Has the required knowledge, skills, experience and ability to participate in general anaesthetic consultant on call rota (NPH and EH sites). Experience in the management of high-risk patients. Evidence of Stage 3, SIA or equivalent training in obstetric anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia and anaesthesia for airway surgery/shared airway to cover NPH on calls. Recent experience and capabilities to manage the critically ill child to at least stage 3 (or equivalent) standard. Desirable NHS experience within the last 3 years. Additional experience in perioperative care e.g. prehabilitation or preoperative assessment. Experience as a Locum Consultant at an acute hospital. Management and Audit Essential Understands the managerial, administrative and organisational roles expected of consultants as evidenced by Stage 3 or equivalent training in Management and Professional and Regulatory Requirements. Understands the principles of quality improvement (QI) and audit as evidenced by Stage 3 training or equivalent in Safety and QI. Leadership skills.. Knowledge of finance/budgets.. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to motivate and develop the multidisciplinary team. Desirable Management qualification or current study towards management qualification. Evidence of service audit, design or change management Qualifications and Experience Essential FRCA (or equivalent). Completion of specialist training program in anaesthesia or equivalent, including Stage 3 paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent). SIA/fellowship or equivalent in anaesthesia for relevant area of expertise according to job plan: o Paediatrics (paediatric job plan) o Regional (regional job plans) o Obstetrics (obstetric job plan ) o Colorectal/major surgery (colorectal job plan) Desirable Formal educational qualifications or accreditation CPET qualifications Registration Essential Candidate should be on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia (CCT/CESR) or, if UK trainee, within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Teaching Essential Stage 3, SIA or equivalent level of training in Education and Training (including has met requirements to be a clinical supervisor).. Experience in teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.. Commitment to work as educational supervisor. Desirable Further experience in medical education (e.g. simulation instructor, educational qualifications) 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)