Consultant Anaesthetist

Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Camden Town is looking for a full-time Consultant Anaesthetist. The role involves supporting anaesthetic services, clinical supervision, and participation in professional development. Candidates must be willing to contribute to both clinical care and teaching activities across two sites.

Qualifications

• Participation in the effective handling of complaints.
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities.
• Familiarity with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support and teach Anaesthetic trainees.
• Participate in Clinical Governance and audits.
• Provide a safe and efficient Anaesthetic service.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for Consultant Anaesthetists to join our dynamic and expanding team. This full-time, substantive role will contribute to anaesthetic services across both sites, supporting the growth of the department and the establishment of the Southeast London Lewisham Surgical Centre (LSC).

The position reflects the evolving needs of the service, with an updated job plan that includes considerations for staff wellbeing and a focus on comprehensive patient care. The role will require both daytime and weekend clinical care across the two hospitals, with an annualised commitment based on the sessions worked.

The full-time position includes 10 Programmed Activities (PA), divided into 7.5 PA for direct clinical care (DCC) and 2.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). Hybrid job plans will also be available for existing and potentially new appointees who wish to undertake non-surgical centre ENT activity, such as Paediatric ENT or other specialties.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching of Anaesthetic trainees.
• Be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum for Junior Doctor training, and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision.
• Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.
• Participate fully in Clinical Governance, including reporting of incident, investigation of serious incidents, and the effective handling of any complaints.
• Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department.
• Comply with the Trust's Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisional and Medical Directors.

Clinical Management & Teaching:

• Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Anaesthetic service, and with the proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department.
• Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota.
• Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust.
• Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services.

Continuing Professional Development:

• Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.
• Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.
• Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, and meet the requirements for revalidation.
• Demonstrate willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

Policy, Planning and Management:

• Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols.
• Review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.
• Support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
• Participate in all aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, including attendance at relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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