Job summary
Applications are invited for newly created Specialist Doctor Posts in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with a proposed start dateof February2025 (start date can be negotiated).The positions are all Royal College of Anaesthetists approved posts.
Prospective applicants will be joining a well-established team of doctors in the role, and a friendly, supportive department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine. The Specialist Doctors will have autonomy, relevant to their areas of expertise, and will be well supported by the Trust. The Trust has a SAS Tutor, and a SAS Advocate in post and a SAS Representative on the BMA Local Negotiating Committee to help ensure SAS Doctors are an integral part of the Trust, are given excellent learning and career development opportunities, are well supported in terms of their working environment and broader well-being.
Main duties of the job
This post consists of approximately one day a week dedicated to elective theatre work (breast, sarcoma, plastics) primarily based on our Sutton site of the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The resident on call commitment will be to cover the 3 bedded critical care unit on our Sutton site as well as providing leadership and supporting the Critical Care Outreach Service. The weekend on call commitment is 1 in 6 weekends. Weekday on call will be one night per week with the commensurate time off post on call. The post is 10 PAs on average per week of which up to 1.5 SPAs per week is allocated for Continuous Professional Development. Leadership, educational and other roles are encouraged with additional SPA time available through Job Planning to reflect the workload these roles will require.
You should have full GMC registration with a licence to practice, a minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary qualification, at least 6 years' experience as SAS grade or equivalent in Anaesthesia, of which no less than 6 months in Intensive Care Medicine and be able to demonstrate that you meet, as a minimum, all the essential person specifications as set out in the Royal College Anaesthetists Generic Person Specification for Specialist Doctor in Anaesthesia.
PS for specialist posts.pdf (rcoa.ac.uk)
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 3,900 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
For further details / informal visits contact Dr Francesca Mazzola email: francesca.mazzola@rmh.nhs.ukand Dr Pascale Gruber email: pascale.gruber@rmh.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
For further details / informal visits contact Dr Francesca Mazzola email: francesca.mazzola@rmh.nhs.ukand Dr Pascale Gruber email: pascale.gruber@rmh.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
- MB BS/MB BCh or approved overseas equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
- EPALS/APLS
Desirable
- BSc/BA
- Hons, Distinctions, Prizes at Undergrad or Postgrad LevelHons, Distinctions, Prizes at Undergrad or Postgrad Level
- FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 years medical experience since primary qualification
- Minimum of 6 years at SAS Doctor grade or equivalent in anaesthesia/intensive care medicine
- Paediatric experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Technical Skills
Essential
- Clinical ability to deliver a safe anaesthetic service including paediatrics
- Knowledge of intensive care medicine
- Knowledge of postoperative pain management
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- Ability to intubate, insert peripheral lines, arterial lines, central lines, epidurals and spinals independently
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Understand leadership styles and impact on others
- Demonstrate ability to develop effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Training or clinical experience in management +/- teamwork or managing projects
Personality
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Able to work alone, while knowing one's own limitations and willing to request assistance from senior colleagues
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
Desirable
- Other work experience / outside interests
Audit/Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit and clinical governance
- Ability to assess published evidence
Desirable
- Participation in audit and or research
- Presentation at regional and national meetings
- Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
- MB BS/MB BCh or approved overseas equivalent
- Advanced Life Support
- EPALS/APLS
Desirable
- BSc/BA
- Hons, Distinctions, Prizes at Undergrad or Postgrad LevelHons, Distinctions, Prizes at Undergrad or Postgrad Level
- FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 years medical experience since primary qualification
- Minimum of 6 years at SAS Doctor grade or equivalent in anaesthesia/intensive care medicine
- Paediatric experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
Technical Skills
Essential
- Clinical ability to deliver a safe anaesthetic service including paediatrics
- Knowledge of intensive care medicine
- Knowledge of postoperative pain management
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- Ability to intubate, insert peripheral lines, arterial lines, central lines, epidurals and spinals independently
Leadership and Teamwork
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Understand leadership styles and impact on others
- Demonstrate ability to develop effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Training or clinical experience in management +/- teamwork or managing projects
Personality
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Able to work alone, while knowing one's own limitations and willing to request assistance from senior colleagues
- Good communicator with excellent spoken and written English
Desirable
- Other work experience / outside interests
Audit/Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of audit and clinical governance
- Ability to assess published evidence
Desirable
- Participation in audit and or research
- Presentation at regional and national meetings
- Publications
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).
