Job summary
The Department of Anaesthesia at the Princess Royal University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and committed anaesthetist to join our friendly and progressive team.
The successful candidate must have evidence of broad experience in all aspects of Anaesthesia. A special interest is encouraged and can be accommodated.
The 10 PA post include PAs for DCC and SPAs, and will be based at PRUH, Orpington and Sidcup sites. It is a typical 10 PA job plan with 6 fixed theatre sessions per week, with the session days being fixed, working in various surgical specialties throughout the sites. Rather than night time on-calls there is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on Saturdays and Sundays (day time CEPOD or trauma lists 8 am to 6 pm) on a 1 in 8 basis, as part of the total job planned PA’s. The post will be for a year in the first instance.
Candidates will be called to interview at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). We encourage all potential candidates to come to the site for an informal visit. Informal discussions and visits can be arranged by contacting Lesley Collins, Anaesthetics Administrator, on 01689 864081.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice in the UK and have worked for a minimum of four years in full time postgraduate training to be eligible for interview.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at PRUH, Orpington and Sidcup sites and is a typical 10 PA job plan with 6 fixed theatre sessions per week, with the session days being fixed, working in various surgical specialties throughout the sites.
Rather than night time on calls there is a commitment to undertake routine job planned work on Saturdays and Sundays (day time trauma or cepod lists 8 am to 6 pm) on a 1 in 8 basis, as part of the total job planned PA’s.
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
About us
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Together with the other consultants, to provide a service for anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the department on a rota basis (1:8 day time trauma list on Saturdays and Sundays, with no other out of hours commitment).
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake departmental management duties as agreed with the Departmental Service Manager/Clinical Lead.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Together with the other consultants, to provide a service for anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the department on a rota basis (1:8 day time trauma list on Saturdays and Sundays, with no other out of hours commitment).
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the departments/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake departmental management duties as agreed with the Departmental Service Manager/Clinical Lead.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- Wide experience in all aspects of anaesthesia.
- Experience in day to day organisation of anaesthetic services in a busy District General Hospital
Desirable
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- Other higher degree or diploma MD)
- A special interest or fellowship
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- Wide experience in all aspects of anaesthesia.
- Experience in day to day organisation of anaesthetic services in a busy District General Hospital
Desirable
- Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- Other higher degree or diploma MD)
- A special interest or fellowship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
