Consultant Anaesthetist with a interest in Neuroanaesthesia

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist with a focus on Neuroanaesthesia. Join a dynamic team dedicated to teaching, research, and innovation, working in state-of-the-art facilities. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in service development.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Diversity Networks

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC required.
• Experience in delivering anaesthesia for intracranial and neuroradiological procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia for Neurosurgical, Spinal, and Interventional Neuroradiology.
• Participate in education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Neuroanaesthesia

Education

Higher degree related to anaesthesia

Job description

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Consultant Anaesthetist with a interest in Neuroanaesthesia

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 279-MWRSCHCOANAES-NEURO456

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

University Sussex Hospitals are looking for an outstanding Neuroanaesthetic consultant to join our team working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.

This is a new post, arising because of the expansion of neurosurgical and interventional neuroradiology services provided by our relocation to the Louisa Martindale Building in 2023. It will expand the Neuroanaesthetic Team to 11 specialists providing anaesthesia for Neurosurgical, Spinal and Interventional Neuroradiology in the Trust’s new, state-of-the-art 3Ts Neurosciences Centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at both the Royal Sussex County and Worthing Hospital, both of which are just a few minutes walk from the beach. The Worthing department offers a broad range of general anaesthetic work including Obstetrics, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Urology.

Visiting our departments prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical leads or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of intracranial, neuroradiological and spinal procedures is expected, as well as familiarity with the specialist monitoring these patients can require. As an expanding service, there are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.

We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.

F urther details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan will consist of neurosurgical, neuroradiological and/or spinal lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and flexible general lists at Worthing Hospital, depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA). The on call commitment is to the emergency neurosurgical service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supported by 4 tiers of residents. Non-neurosurgical cases are covered by other on call consultant groups. The intensive care unit is staffed separately.

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.

When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.

Person specification

Experience/Qualifications

• • Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• • Higher degree related to anaesthesia

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Sophie Morris Job title Clinical Director Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 696955 Additional information

Applicants are invited to visit the hospital or to phone for informal discussion by arrangement with:

Dr Sophie Morris – Clinical Director: [e-mail]

Dr Ryck Albertyn – Worthing Clinical Lead: [e-mail]

Dr Julie George – Neuroanaesthesia Clinical Lead [e-mail]