Consultant in Anaesthesia (Colorectal and High-Risk Anaesthesia)

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join their dynamic team in Harlow. This substantive position offers the opportunity to develop perioperative medicine and provide high-quality anaesthetic services. You will collaborate with existing consultants, share a case-load, and lead in developing anaesthetic services within the Trust. This role promises a rewarding career in a supportive environment dedicated to patient care and professional development. If you are passionate about anaesthesia and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and FRCA required.
• Advanced training in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multi-disciplinary teamwork and participate in training.
• Provide leadership and ensure proper functioning of anaesthetic services.

Skills

Advanced training in perioperative medicine

Higher training in general anaesthesia

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Experience in teaching and training

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

FRCA or equivalent

CCT or equivalent

MSc/Diploma/PG certification in Perioperative Medicine

Tools

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Job description

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Consultant in Anaesthesia (Colorectal and High-Risk Anaesthesia), Harlow

Client: The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Location: Harlow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Consulting

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 40232cbd07fc

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist. This is a substantive consultant post and applicants will be expected to have interest and suitable experience within colorectal surgery, pre-operative assessment of high-risk patients, and general duties. The post will include sessions in high-risk anaesthetic assessment clinics. The appointee will be expected to develop perioperative medicine in the trust. The department operates cardiopulmonary exercise testing to risk stratify patients over the last 10 years.

The new appointee will share the case-load, facilities, and trainee grade support with the existing consultants. In conjunction with the existing consultants, the appointee will lead developments in anaesthetic services/perioperative medicine within the Trust.

This substantive post will be based at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and will be responsible for providing high-quality, responsive Anaesthetic service/Perioperative care to The Princess Alexandra Hospital, assuming responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in cooperation with Consultant colleagues in Anaesthetics and other clinical departments. The post requires supporting the acute pain relief service in the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

• Maintain and promote multi-disciplinary teamwork within the specialty and those associated with critical care services.
• Participate in formal teaching, practical training, supervision of junior staff, and assume responsibility for professional supervision and management of non-consultant grade medical staff.
• Focus on the professional development, both clinical and personal, of trainees.
• Engage in risk management, governance activities, and other activities in the directorate.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities following the Royal College of Anaesthetists' guidelines.
• Participate in the consultant anaesthetists on-call rota, including cross-cover for annual and study leave.
• Take continuing responsibility for patient care, including administrative duties.
• Engage promptly with departmental and trust communications, e.g., responding to emails.
• Provide leadership to ensure proper functioning of services in charge, in line with Trust policies.
• Develop own specialty interests, including participation in audit and research.
• Manage junior medical staff responsibly.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff serving a population of around 350,000 in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, with an extended catchment area of up to 500,000.

Our Values

Our commitment to our patients is guided by our core values:

• Patient at heart - Central focus on patient wellbeing
• Everyday excellence - Sharing successes, learning from mistakes
• Creative collaboration - Working together, valuing diversity

We invest in our staff, reward high standards, and uphold our values at all levels.

Job description

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Person Specification

Trust values

• Patient at heart
• Everyday excellence
• Creative collaboration

Education and qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• FRCA or equivalent
• CCT (or equivalent) with entry on the Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date
• MSc/Diploma/PG certification in Perioperative Medicine or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Training (Essential)

• Advanced training in perioperative medicine or equivalent
• Higher training in general, urological, gynaecological, obstetric, orthopaedic, regional, and paediatric anaesthesia
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing, regional anaesthesia, paediatric anaesthesia, ATLS/APLS, and relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
• Recognition as a clinical supervisor by GMC standards
• Experience in teaching, training, audit, and research; presentations/publications

Skills and knowledge (Essential)

• Good communication skills, leadership, organisational skills, professionalism, adaptability, interpersonal skills, and resilience
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, prioritize, and handle stressful situations
• Understanding of NHS management, ethical/legal issues, and commitment to high standards