Job summary
We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to be appointed to the role of General Consultant in Anaesthetics
The Department of Anaesthetics is a friendly and supportive one. We have recently achieved ACSA Accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, and we are extremely proud of this achievement. We welcome innovation and will support change where it improves our care to our patients.
This post will be based across sites, although on calls will be delivered at St Helier Hospital
There are 10 Programmed Activities
The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient first.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
AAC Interview Date: Monday 17th March 2025
Main duties of the job
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St. George's (STG) teaching programme for medical students and the South Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA Accreditation.
There is a well-established Simulation teaching programme which gives opportunities for suitably qualified applicants.
We score highly in national Hip Fracture audit data and are one of the busiest 5 units in London.
We have a dedicated Day surgery Paediatric Hospital with visiting Surgeons from St George's and a busy Obstetric Unit.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to ensure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to ensure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMc Specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CESR or equivalent
- ALS Training
- Stage 3 Obstetric anaesthesia or training / or equivalent
- Stage 3 ICM training or equivalent
- Stage 3 Paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
- Stage 3 SIA for advanced airway anaesthesia
Desirable
- Specialist interest in anaesthesia sub specialties
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia in elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
- Stage 3 SIA for Advanced airway management skills
Desirable
- Broad experience in peri operative medicine for high risk patients
Teaching experience
Essential
- Stage 3 or equivalent experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Stage 3 SIA or equivalent experience in peri operatuve medicine for high risk patients
Desirable
- Experience in supervising Junior Drs
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the GMc Specialist register or be within six months of obtaining CESR or equivalent
- ALS Training
- Stage 3 Obstetric anaesthesia or training / or equivalent
- Stage 3 ICM training or equivalent
- Stage 3 Paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
- Stage 3 SIA for advanced airway anaesthesia
Desirable
- Specialist interest in anaesthesia sub specialties
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia in elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
- Stage 3 SIA for Advanced airway management skills
Desirable
- Broad experience in peri operative medicine for high risk patients
Teaching experience
Essential
- Stage 3 or equivalent experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
- Stage 3 SIA or equivalent experience in peri operatuve medicine for high risk patients
Desirable
- Experience in supervising Junior Drs
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).
