Consultant Anaesthetist

NHS Jobs; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anaesthetic Consultant to provide a safe and effective anaesthetic service and contribute to the department's on-call rota. The role includes working across both Trust sites and participating in teaching, supervision and clinical governance.

You will engage in continuing professional development, audits and policy development while maintaining data quality and contributing to revalidation and service improvement.

Qualifications

• Participation in supervision, teaching and curriculum delivery for Anaesthetic trainees.
• Familiarity with CPD, audits and clinical governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, effective anaesthetic service across Trust sites.
• Contribute to on-call rota and cross-site elective theatre sessions as needed.
• Lead teaching for undergraduates and postgraduate medical staff; supervise trainees.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities: Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Anaesthetic service, and with the proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department. This will include some flexibility of fixed commitments. Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust. Although on call duties will be undertaken solely at one of the two sites, some elective theatre sessions do occur cross site when necessary. Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services. Clinical Management & Teaching: 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. Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance: 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 Trusts Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisional and Medical Directors. The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. 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. Monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service, and implement action as necessary.

£113,565 - £150,569 per annum on pro-rota basis + London Weighting

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust