Locum Consultant Anaesthetist in Neuro ICU

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

The closing date is 16 May 2024

Job summary

We are appointing a locum Consultant Anaesthetist in our Critical Care team at UHS. The job plan will be a mixture of neuro ICU and general anaesthesia.This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for you to undertake a wide variety of work. The elements we require in particular are elective and emergency major general surgery, orthopaedic/trauma and spinal surgery, ophthalmic anaesthesia, pre-assessment clinic, anaesthesia for endoscopy and interventional radiology.We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.

Main duties of the job

We require the services of anaesthetists who can undertake out of hours neuro ICU cover and daytime general anaesthesia duties.

We also cover surgical specialities at Lymington New Forest Hospital, and sessions are available there. A wide range of anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore candidates with almost any skill set are welcome.

About us

We know that our people are central to our success. So, it's only right that we reward you with

  • Opportunities to develop - UHS is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
  • A minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and a generous pension scheme.
  • A range of NHS discounts.

A break from the hustle and bustle of city centre life, with beaches and New Forest on your doorstep

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1163

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

What were looking for

Applicants should have CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register.

For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.

Salary (depends on experience) : £93,666 - £126,281 annual

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll do

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

What were looking for

Applicants should have CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register.

For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.

Salary (depends on experience) : £93,666 - £126,281 annual

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • CCT in Anaesthesia/ICM (near completion of CESR programme)

Desirable

  • Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), or MSc, Cert Ed. (completed or currently in progress)

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level experience
  • Experience in a range of sub-speciality Anaesthetics
  • Teaching experience
  • Audit experience

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics
  • Ability to cope with pressure, have patience & motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • CCT in Anaesthesia/ICM (near completion of CESR programme)

Desirable

  • Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), or MSc, Cert Ed. (completed or currently in progress)

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

  • 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level experience
  • Experience in a range of sub-speciality Anaesthetics
  • Teaching experience
  • Audit experience

Living the Trust values

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

  • Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
  • Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics
  • Ability to cope with pressure, have patience & motivation
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Care Group Recruitment Lead

Dr Rhys Lewis

Rhys.lewis@uhs.nhs.uk

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MT1163

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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