Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in London seeks a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia for a 10 PAs contract. The role includes on call duties, teaching responsibilities, and engaging in research. Essential qualifications include GMC Registration and FRCA. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in relevant medical procedures and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading cardiovascular center.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration is mandatory.
• FRCA or equivalent qualification required.
• Higher training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care for at least 6 months.

Responsibilities

• On call frequency is 1:10 covering theatre and cath lab emergencies.
• Participation in teaching junior medical staff and nurses.
• Engagement in research methodology and publication.

Skills

Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access

Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills

Experience in perioperative care including pain management

Ability to communicate in written and spoken English

Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team

Education

GMC Registration

FRCA or equivalent

Job description

Barts Heart Centre and St Bartholomew's Hospital

Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

10PAs

The advertised post as for one Locum Consultant Anaesthetists with a special interest in Cardiothoracic and General Anaesthesia.

In October 2014, NHS England approved the case for change for the way that specialist cardiovascular services are provided across north and east London, enabling the creation of the Barts Heart Centre. The Barts Heart Centre was created by combining the services and staff from the London Chest Hospital and UCLH's The Heart Hospital, along with those already running at St Bartholomew's. The aspiration is very much for it to develop into more than the sum of its parts.

Barts Heart Centre performs more heart surgery, HAC PCIs, MRI and CT scans than any other centre in the world. It is Europe's largest specialised cardiovascular centre, covering a population of three million people across north and east London, west Essex and beyond. It brings together a wide range of expertise in clinical care, research and education for cardiovascular conditions. It also creates the world's biggest centre of excellence for adults with congenital heart disease. The Thorax Centre provides multi-disciplinary care for patients with lung disease.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be appointed on a 10 programmed activity contract comprising 9.0 DCC and 1.0 SPA. The on call frequency is 1:10 covering theatre and cath lab emergencies.

This is subject to negotiation with the successful candidate, in terms of timing and content of sessions, subject to a maximum of 10 PAs.

The list of duties will be altered to reflect changing needs of the post, subject to negotiation. It should be recognized that the job description reflects the core activity of the post at a particular time, as the department and individual develop there would inevitably be changes in the emphasis of the duties of the post. If changes to a job become significant, the lead clinician and the post-holder would review the job description formally

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidates will be appointed on a 10 programmed activity contract comprising 9.0 DCC and 1.0 SPA. The on call frequency is 1:10 covering theatre and cath lab emergencies.

This is subject to negotiation with the successful candidate, in terms of timing and content of sessions, subject to a maximum of 10 PAs.

The list of duties will be altered to reflect changing needs of the post, subject to negotiation. It should be recognized that the job description reflects the core activity of the post at a particular time, as the department and individual develop there would inevitably be changes in the emphasis of the duties of the post. If changes to a job become significant, the lead clinician and the post-holder would review the job description formally

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

• ALS/CALS

Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience

Essential

• Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access, fibreoptic bronchoscopy
• Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills
• Higher training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care, at least 6 months.
• Training and experience in cardiac critical care
• Experience in the perioperative care of patients including pain management

Desirable

• Sound understanding of training relationships within the programme
• Ability to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of medical education
• Experience working across boundaries (e.g. betweenalties, local and national education providers, and across professional groups
• TOE/TTE Accreditation

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Involvement in teaching junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
• Evidence of training in teaching skills

Desirable

• CALS, ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
• Certificate of education
• Involvement in undergraduate education

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Ability to gain confidence and trust and ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change

Desirable

• Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
• Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Research

Essential

• Understands research methodology
• Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
• Published or submitted research

Desirable

• PhD/MD

Other

Essential

• Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education Computer skills

Desirable

• Experience in teaching and clinical audit

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