Job summary
One locum post has become available within the department of Perioperative medicine.
This locum Consultant Anaesthetist post will be on a fixed term contract for 12 months. This post will be based at Whipps Cross University Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join a first-class multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of services to the majority of East London and beyond in a progressive London teaching hospital environment.
The post holder will be an employee of Barts Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at one of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group.
Dr Andrew Williams, Clinical Director for Perioperative Medicine
andrew.williams13@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Anaesthetic department offers a wide range of services: elective and emergency operating in obstetrics, high risk antenatal anaesthetic clinic, orthopaedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, maxillo-facial and dental surgery, ENT surgery, urology and ophthalmology, as well as expertise in acute and chronic pain management, and regional anaesthesia. We also provide preoperative assessment and perioperative care sessions, CPET, high dependency and intensive care for adults.
The hospital has fifteen operating theatres, including two laminar flow orthopaedic theatres, specialist Ophthalmic and ENT theatres, and two theatres in the maternity unit.
Critical Care comprises a 9 bedded Critical Care Unit which is currently being refurbished and an 8 bedded unit that opened in January 2017 following a £2.3 million pound refurbishment. There are around 800-900 admissions per year.
Whipps Cross has a long history of provision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. London Hyperbaric Medicine Ltd. was established in its current form in April 2001 as a Private Finance Initiative with the Trust. The facility is one of the busiest in the UK and has a state-of-the-art multi-place chamber.
There is monthly clinical governance, senior staff meetings and morbidity and mortality meetings. We have an active teaching program for trainees and allied health professionals which Consultants participate in.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical focus of the job plan is on theatre work. The department would expect consultants to work flexibly and there may be some flexible sessions included in the job plan. However, we will try to help consultants develop and maintain areas of clinical expertise with some regular clinical commitments.
The initial contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs) as described in the 2003 consultant contract. These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5 (6 hours). The successful applicant may be required to participate in the general on-call rota which is 1:16 and non-resident or cover trauma lists at weekends.
For weekend daytime trauma lists one PA is accrued every week for the purposes of trauma. A day of trauma at the weekend is 3 PAs (a nine-hour session). The successful applicant would be job planned to do 42 weeks a year which equals 42 PAs of weekend trauma. Therefore, each year 14 days of weekend trauma would need to be completed. The days are chosen on a self-selecting rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical focus of the job plan is on theatre work. The department would expect consultants to work flexibly and there may be some flexible sessions included in the job plan. However, we will try to help consultants develop and maintain areas of clinical expertise with some regular clinical commitments.
The initial contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs) as described in the 2003 consultant contract. These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA). The initial SPA allocation will be 1.5 (6 hours). The successful applicant may be required to participate in the general on-call rota which is 1:16 and non-resident or cover trauma lists at weekends.
For weekend daytime trauma lists one PA is accrued every week for the purposes of trauma. A day of trauma at the weekend is 3 PAs (a nine-hour session). The successful applicant would be job planned to do 42 weeks a year which equals 42 PAs of weekend trauma. Therefore, each year 14 days of weekend trauma would need to be completed. The days are chosen on a self-selecting rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration oCCT in anaesthesia or, if in training within 6 months of CCT oFRCA or equivalent oALS
Desirable
- Evidence of extended training or completion of Fellowship in area relevant to DGH practice. oExperience of UK healthcare system oATLS, APLS
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of general anaesthesia, elective and emergency, including obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia oCompetent in neuroaxial block techniques oExperience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Ability to undertake sessions in pre-operative assessment
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English oAbility to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oAbility to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues oAbility to gain confidence and trust oAbility to cope with pressure and adapt to change oEnthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team oDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professionals oPatience and compassion
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Instructor status in one or more of ALS, APLS, ATLS Certificate of education. oEvidence of training in teaching skills. oInvolvement in undergraduate education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology oActively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- Published or submitted research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical governance and clinical audit oComputer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration oCCT in anaesthesia or, if in training within 6 months of CCT oFRCA or equivalent oALS
Desirable
- Evidence of extended training or completion of Fellowship in area relevant to DGH practice. oExperience of UK healthcare system oATLS, APLS
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in aspects of general anaesthesia, elective and emergency, including obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia oCompetent in neuroaxial block techniques oExperience in the peri-operative care of patients including pain management
Desirable
- Ability to undertake sessions in pre-operative assessment
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English oAbility to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. oAbility to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues oAbility to gain confidence and trust oAbility to cope with pressure and adapt to change oEnthusiasm and approachability
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team oDirecting and teaching medical, nursing and other professionals oPatience and compassion
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching undergraduates, junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
Desirable
- Instructor status in one or more of ALS, APLS, ATLS Certificate of education. oEvidence of training in teaching skills. oInvolvement in undergraduate education
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology oActively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- Published or submitted research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
Desirable
- Experience in Clinical governance and clinical audit oComputer 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.
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
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).
