Job summary The post will be based at PRUH & South Sites The post is based at the Princess Royal University Hospital and the hospitals that make up the South Sites (Orpington Hospital and Queen Mary Hospital) The post holder will be part of a team providing anaesthetic support to the resident on call rotas in addition to day time elective work. The on call rotas rotate every 3 months between general and obstetric anaesthetics. Currently each rota is made up of 10 anaesthetists spending two fifths of their time on call (two 2 week blocks) and three fifths of their time doing standard days (2 x 3 week blocks). All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's sites as required by the service. As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is. Main duties of the job Together with other colleagues to provide a service for patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings. Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team. Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety. About us King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma,and emergency medicine. King's is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university - King's College London - and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: King's College Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas', and South London and Maudsley. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £55,329 to £63,152 a year per annum, plus rota determined allowances and London Zone £2,162 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-PRUH-7036680 Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Job description Job responsibilities Kings launched revised organisational values centred on Kings as a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work. Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed. Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional. We offer a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance. The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme. Applications for job sharing are welcome. Job description Job responsibilities Kings launched revised organisational values centred on Kings as a kind, respectful team: Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work. Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed. Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional. We offer a family friendly working approach for all staff to ensure a good work-life balance. The Trust provides a supportive mentoring and career planning programme. Applications for job sharing are welcome. Person Specification Qualifications & Registrations Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Evidence of excellence in training (e.g. medical school projects and prizes) Previous experience Essential Wide experience within Anaesthesia Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Desirable Demonstrable research/teaching or audit experience Person Specification Qualifications & Registrations Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment MBBS or equivalent medical qualification Desirable Evidence of excellence in training (e.g. medical school projects and prizes) Previous experience Essential Wide experience within Anaesthesia Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances Desirable Demonstrable research/teaching or audit experience 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 King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)