Consultant Anaesthetist

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Who we are

Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision 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.

The role Newham Hospital Department of Anaesthetics is undergoing significant expansion, driven by the reopening of elective theatres and the new Barts Health Surgical Strategy. This strategy seeks to improve clinical outcomes through the development of a high-volume low acuity surgical hub catering for a range of specialties.

We are seeking colleagues who share our values and vision to join our team of consultants to enable this to happen. You will need to be committed and keen, able to work collaboratively with diverse groups, and to be able to show leadership and integrity. You will be expected to take a role within the managerial structure of the department and you will demonstrate a commitment to education, supporting the junior staff in their professional development. Above all else you will be and excellent clinician who delivers great care to your patients. The current specialist areas we are looking for is orthopaedics and regional anaesthesia. This post would be suitable for a clinician who is a leader in their field and who wants to make a meaningful impact on the health of a local population in new and innovative ways. Sub-speciality interests can be accommodated as part of the job plan.

Main duties of the job

Specific Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective, responsive and caring anaesthetic services
Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota at Newham Hospital
To ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based research
Participate actively in clinical governance, including reporting of incidents, investigation of serious incidents and any complaints.
To be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision.
Agree a job plan with the Clinical lead in Anaesthetics and participate in a rota to deliver a consultant led service.

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 We Care values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our We Care 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.

Date posted

31 January 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED000492NUH

Job locations

Newham Hospital

Glen Road

London

E13 8SL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research

Newham Hospital was awarded University status in July 2004 in recognition of the significant amount of research and medical education that is undertaken here. Research remains central to the core Trust strategy, and research activity is focused on clinical areas like infectious and communicable disease (TB, HIV), long term conditions (diabetes, coronary artery disease, chronic airway disease, stroke) and maternal and childhood health (pre-eclampsia, foetal growth restriction, pre-maturity and gestational diabetes).

Clinical staff have developed innovative local service models which are delivered in a culturally appropriate way to deal with these challenges and the Trust therefore has expertise in health service-based research.

Funding is received from a number of grant giving organisations including the Department of Health and its associate research bodies, MRC, Kings Fund and Charities. Commercial trials are also carried out here.

The local R&D office supports the development of research projects, manages research governance and supports staff with training in research skills and organised local research events to raise awareness.

Candidates with an interest in research will be encouraged to participate and may have an opportunity to work in collaboration with the Academic Department for Anaesthetics based at The Royal London Hospital. The Central and East London CLRN currently leads recruitment nationally for Anaesthesia. This work has a growing impact on both the profession and the wider healthcare system.

Teaching and training

The Trust is committed to sustaining and advancing the provision of medical, dental, nursing and other professional education and to the delivery of high quality postgraduate and undergraduate training.

The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the following scheduled academic activities:

Regular theatre teaching
Weekly departmental teaching
Journal Club
Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
Simulation sessions and other development courses
Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students from QMUL and overseas students and trainees

For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the College Tutor and will be part of SPA activity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Research

Teaching and training

The post-holder will be expected to participate fully in the following scheduled academic activities:

Regular theatre teaching
Weekly departmental teaching
Journal Club
Monthly morbidity and Mortality meetings
Simulation sessions and other development courses
Induction and in-house teaching of Medical students from QMUL and overseas students and trainees

For the majority of consultants this will involve specific timetables and regular teaching commitments agreed with the College Tutor and will be part of SPA activity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCT (or equivalent) and on the specialist register, or within 6 months from interview date
Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree such as MSc or PhD

Experience

Essential

Wide experience in all areas of anaesthesia
Demonstratable interest in orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia

Desirable

Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Orthopaedic / regional anaesthesia.
Experience in managing paediatric airway.
Experience of the UK healthcare system
Member of ESRA or equivalent society.

Life Support qualifications

Essential

ALS provider

Desirable

ATLS
PALS/EPALS provider or instructor
ALS instructor

Research

Essential

Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings

Desirable

Publication record in Anaesthetic journals

Quality Improvement

Essential

Evidence of completion of QI projects
Understanding of basic improvement methodology

Desirable

Further training in advanced QI techniques
Publication or presentation of improvement projects

Leadership

Essential

Able to manage and participate in clinical transformation projects
Demonstrable skills in clinical leadership
Completion of a leadership and management course

Desirable

Experience in a medical leadership role
Delivery of change management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

CCT (or equivalent) and on the specialist register, or within 6 months from interview date
Full GMC registration and a licence to practice
FRCA or equivalent

Desirable

Higher degree such as MSc or PhD

Experience

Essential

Wide experience in all areas of anaesthesia
Demonstratable interest in orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia

Desirable

Quality improvement projects and/or research related to Orthopaedic / regional anaesthesia.
Experience in managing paediatric airway.
Experience of the UK healthcare system
Member of ESRA or equivalent society.

Life Support qualifications

Essential

ALS provider

Desirable

ATLS
PALS/EPALS provider or instructor
ALS instructor

Research

Essential

Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings

Desirable

Publication record in Anaesthetic journals

Quality Improvement

Essential

Evidence of completion of QI projects
Understanding of basic improvement methodology

Desirable

Further training in advanced QI techniques
Publication or presentation of improvement projects

Leadership

Essential

Able to manage and participate in clinical transformation projects
Demonstrable skills in clinical leadership
Completion of a leadership and management course

Desirable

Experience in a medical leadership role
Delivery of change management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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