Job summary
The Anaesthetic department at Kings is delighted to advertise this post to start from Spring 2023 for a period of 6-12 months. Standard hours of duty will be 40 per week plus additional out-of-hours commitments.
This combined post is aimed primarily at senior anaesthetic trainees, or qualified anaesthetists wishing to gain experience in anaesthesia for liver transplantation as well as further experience in cardiac anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties relating to liver transplantation include involvement in pre-operative assessment of patients prior to listing, anaesthesia for liver transplantation, hepato-biliary surgery and imaging procedures. Trainees are also expected to help with airway management and transfers for imaging of patients in the ICU. On call duties will be for the liver transplant theatre.
Clinical duties relating to cardiac anaesthesia include pre-operative assessment of elective and emergency patients, anaesthesia for cardiac surgery including TAVI, attendance at MDMs and involvement in post-operative care. The post-holder will not be required to provide out of hours cover for cardiac anaesthesia.
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, 1.5 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 Reachis 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
The cardiac surgical unit performs approximately 900 major adult cardiac cases per year. Many complex cases are now carried out in the catheter laboratory and about 200 TAVIs are carried out per year. The post holder will be expected to work mainly in cardiac theatres, with consultants, during the day time. There would be opportunities for training in anaesthesia for most aspects of cardiac (excluding transplantation), for example TOE, TAVI and thoracic aortic work. There would also be potential for involvement in research and audit projects already in progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The cardiac surgical unit performs approximately 900 major adult cardiac cases per year. Many complex cases are now carried out in the catheter laboratory and about 200 TAVIs are carried out per year. The post holder will be expected to work mainly in cardiac theatres, with consultants, during the day time. There would be opportunities for training in anaesthesia for most aspects of cardiac (excluding transplantation), for example TOE, TAVI and thoracic aortic work. There would also be potential for involvement in research and audit projects already in progress.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Completion of 4 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Trainee with ST6/7 experience in cardaic, neuro and/or paeds
Qualification
Essential
- Competion of Primary FRCA
Desirable
- Competion of Final FRCA or similar qualifications
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- Completion of 4 years experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Trainee with ST6/7 experience in cardaic, neuro and/or paeds
Qualification
Essential
- Competion of Primary FRCA
Desirable
- Competion of Final FRCA or similar qualifications
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).
