Job summary
Applications are invited for substantive consultant with an interest in Neuro Anaesthesia. There are two vacant posts due to expansion of neuro surgical work - both are for 10PAs and the post holders will join the Neuro on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will have sessions in neurosurgery, neuroradiology and general anaesthesia. The posts additionally include annualised sessionswhich can be used to maintain flexibility and skill level across multiple specialty lists. Annualised sessions are performed when needed by the department and chosen by the individual.
About us
The anaesthetic department is a highly diverse and inclusive workforce with over 100 consultants providing expertise in a wide variety of anaesthetic subspecialties including Paediatrics, Neurosurgery, Cardio-thoracics, Intensive Care, Acute and Chronic Pain relief and academic positions in SGUL. There are over 60 trainees from St George's School of Anaesthesiaand clinical fellows who rotate through the anaesthesia subspecialties.
The St George's Hospital Atkinson Morley Neurosurgical Unit is a leading UK centre for both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. It is a designated trauma centre with a specific neurosurgery service that manages all head injury patients. The Department of Anaesthesia covers all surgical specialities and is currently involved in many exciting initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with the appropriate skills to join a first class team in an active and progressive London teaching hospital environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please main JD and person specification supplied. Enquiries about the post may be directed to Dr R Devanahalli (Lead Neuro Anaesthetist) or Dr Christina Woods (Care Group Lead) on 0208 725 0051
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please main JD and person specification supplied. Enquiries about the post may be directed to Dr R Devanahalli (Lead Neuro Anaesthetist) or Dr Christina Woods (Care Group Lead) on 0208 725 0051
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Desirable
- MSC, PHD or similar
- Other resuscitation certifications
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
- Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
- At least 6 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in neuroanesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
- Post graduate research
Skills
Essential
- Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
- Logbook evidence within neuroanesthesia
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
- Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
- Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in neuroanesthesia
- Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
- Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at High Risk Anaesthetic Clinic or similar
- Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
- Teaching in the Simulator setting
- Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
- Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
- Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
- Lead role in developing a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Anaesthesia
- Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Awareness of own personal developmental needs.
Desirable
- Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level, example RCOA/ OAA/AAGBI guideline
- Awareness of service development issues
- Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Desirable
- MSC, PHD or similar
- Other resuscitation certifications
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
- Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
- At least 6 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in neuroanesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
- Post graduate research
Skills
Essential
- Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
- Logbook evidence within neuroanesthesia
- Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
- Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
- Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in neuroanesthesia
- Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
- Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at High Risk Anaesthetic Clinic or similar
- Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
- Teaching in the Simulator setting
- Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
- Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
- Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
- Lead role in developing a service
Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Anaesthesia
- Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Awareness of own personal developmental needs.
Desirable
- Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level, example RCOA/ OAA/AAGBI guideline
- Awareness of service development issues
- Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel
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
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).
