Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation TrustSite: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill)2xConsultant Anaesthetist with special interest in Liver TransplantFull-time 10 PAs
King's College Hospital requires a Substantive Consultant Anaesthetist, to work flexibly within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients requiring anaesthesia particularly within liver transplant surgery. The postholder will have significant involvement in the delivery of liver transplant anaesthesia for adults and paediatrics both during daytime cover and as part of the consultant on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
The department covers most anaesthesia specialities, and a dynamic individual with supplementary interests would be welcomed. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Anaesthetic Department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
The post will be based mainly at the Denmark Hill site but may be required to work flexibly across the KCH sites (DH, PRUH, QMS & Orpington). There will be an average of 8.5 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities worked over an average of 3.5 days (this might include covering the transplant on call with a 1:8 frequency which attracts a 5% uplift
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.
At King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust we are proud of our diverse workforce and the strength that gives us to provide compassionate care to all of our patients. We are fortunate to employ a workforce that represents the population we care for, and we celebrate the value of differences in age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex, sexual orientation and religion or belief.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Together
with the other consultants, to provide a service for anaesthesia. This includes all aspects of treatment and
relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
2.
Shared
responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week
cover for the Unit on a rota basis.
Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and
short-term sickness.
3.
Clinical
supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other
consultant colleagues.
4.
Responsible
for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and
contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
5.
To
contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts
R&D framework.
6.
To
contribute to the Audit Programme.
7.
To
take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the
Divisions Business Plan. This may
include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments
with both internal and external agencies.
8.
To
conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating
plan for anaesthetic services.
9.
To
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.
10.
To
work in conjunction with clinical and 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 junior colleagues.
11.
To
undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional
Manager/Clinical Director.
12.
To
be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control
policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food
hygiene. To undertake annual
training/updates in infection prevention and control.
13.To
be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own
department/area of responsibility.
14.
To
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
1.
Together
with the other consultants, to provide a service for anaesthesia. This includes all aspects of treatment and
relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
2.
Shared
responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week
cover for the Unit on a rota basis.
Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and
short-term sickness.
3.
Clinical
supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other
consultant colleagues.
4.
Responsible
for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and
contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
5.
To
contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts
R&D framework.
6.
To
contribute to the Audit Programme.
7.
To
take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the
Divisions Business Plan. This may
include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments
with both internal and external agencies.
8.
To
conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating
plan for anaesthetic services.
9.
To
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.
10.
To
work in conjunction with clinical and 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 junior colleagues.
11.
To
undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional
Manager/Clinical Director.
12.
To
be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control
policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food
hygiene. To undertake annual
training/updates in infection prevention and control.
13.To
be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own
department/area of responsibility.
14.
To
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
3.Interview Eligibility
Essential
- On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register
- Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience and accredited training in most aspects of anaesthesia including liver transplant surgery and capable of delivering services appropriate to a large teaching hospital (e.g. maxillofacial surgery and Day Surgery)
- Experience and higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with particular reference to liver transplant
- Advanced liver transplant training/fellowship
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Anaesthesia at Consultant level and supervising junior colleagues within that capacity.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Audit Organisation of Audit/Journal Clubs and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.publications
Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant peer reviewed papers in the field of Anaesthesia/ transplantation.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full MRCP
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
3.Interview Eligibility
Essential
- On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT, or must have fully completed CESR application and be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register
- Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience and accredited training in most aspects of anaesthesia including liver transplant surgery and capable of delivering services appropriate to a large teaching hospital (e.g. maxillofacial surgery and Day Surgery)
- Experience and higher training in paediatric anaesthesia with particular reference to liver transplant
- Advanced liver transplant training/fellowship
Desirable
- Experience of delivering Anaesthesia at Consultant level and supervising junior colleagues within that capacity.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement. Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Audit Organisation of Audit/Journal Clubs and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.publications
Research
Essential
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Publication of relevant peer reviewed papers in the field of Anaesthesia/ transplantation.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/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.
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).
