Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position of Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest in Cardiothoracic and Vascular.
The post holder must be medically qualified, maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a license to practice
We are keen to attract a motivated hard working colleague, who shares our vision to maintain a cohesive department, focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team working.
The cardiac unit at St. Thomas' Hospital has an international reputation and is one of the largest cardiac units in the country, with 7 adult cardiac surgeons performing over 1200 procedures per annum.
Guy's and St Thomas' trust is home to the UK's largest transcatheter structural intervention programme. Appointees will help to support this work along with other Interventional cardiology services including electrophysiology and complex pacing lead extractions.
Main duties of the job
This is primarily a clinical role, to be carried out at the St Thomas hospital site.
The job is 10 PAs per week for a whole-time contract - 7.5 DCC, 1.5 SPA and 1 PA On call commitment.
7.5 PA per week of clinical activities will include elective theatre work in cardiac, cardiology and ward rounds in the Overnight intensive recovery (OIR). There will be opportunities in thoracic and vascular and preoperative assessment clinics. Clinical work will be over 5 days (Monday to Friday) and weekend work includes ward rounds in the OIR.
This is an outline program and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director before commencing the post.
About us
The Theatre, Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) directorate has increased its team of Consultant Anaesthetists by a third over the past three years due to expansion of clinical activity. Now, it has over 100 consultants in adult anaesthesia, all with varied interests in specialist areas, working in the dynamic Guys and St Thomas' Foundation Trust, in the Centre of London.
The anaesthesia department is one of the most exciting departments to work in the country and boasts a Professor of Anaesthesia, editors from Anaesthesia, Vice President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Association of Anaesthetists and Royal College of Anaesthetists Council members, current DAS President, RCOA examiners, amongst others.
The department is one of the most productive and engaging clinical, academic, and educational departments and has an energetic, forward-thinking and exciting approach to welcoming new colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a substantive post, with 10 PA job plan outlined in the Job description.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated anaesthetist who will join our busy department to provide emergency and elective work. The role is primarily in cardiac anaesthesia and cardiology, however opportunities in specialist areas will be available based on appropriate specialist expertise such as thoracic, vascular and major surgery.
The On-call commitment includes a 1:12 cardiac rota and on-call ward rounds in the overnight intensive recovery..
The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
In addition to clinical work, other experience in education, teaching and training, governance, leadership and research will be seen as a major advantage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a substantive post, with 10 PA job plan outlined in the Job description.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated anaesthetist who will join our busy department to provide emergency and elective work. The role is primarily in cardiac anaesthesia and cardiology, however opportunities in specialist areas will be available based on appropriate specialist expertise such as thoracic, vascular and major surgery.
The On-call commitment includes a 1:12 cardiac rota and on-call ward rounds in the overnight intensive recovery..
The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.
In addition to clinical work, other experience in education, teaching and training, governance, leadership and research will be seen as a major advantage.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT at Interview
- Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a new Consultant post
- Specialist interests of candidate match requirements of department.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
- Recent CCT with additional experience
- Unique experience which would could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT
Desirable
- Additional fellowships in a specialist area
- Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
Desirable
- Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit or quality improvement
- Evidence of contribution to patient safety and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Management training or qualification
- Bespoke IT skills such as web design or app development
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of academic interest and activity
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication
- Teaching qualification
- Collaboration in national projects
- Teaching faculty or Simulation experience
Leadership and Management
Desirable
- Leadership or management role undertaken
- Evidence of leading a change project with results
- Management qualification
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT at Interview
- Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a new Consultant post
- Specialist interests of candidate match requirements of department.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
- Recent CCT with additional experience
- Unique experience which would could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT
Desirable
- Additional fellowships in a specialist area
- Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
Desirable
- Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit or quality improvement
- Evidence of contribution to patient safety and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development
- Management training or qualification
- Bespoke IT skills such as web design or app development
Research and Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of academic interest and activity
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication
- Teaching qualification
- Collaboration in national projects
- Teaching faculty or Simulation experience
Leadership and Management
Desirable
- Leadership or management role undertaken
- Evidence of leading a change project with results
- Management qualification
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
